Serving 261 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Horace Mann Elementary - 07 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horace Mann Elementary - 07 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Horace Mann Elementary - 07's student population of 261 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horace Mann Elementary - 07 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horace Mann Elementary - 07 is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#589 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
43%
14%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
14%
7%
Black
1%
3%
White
22%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horace Mann Elementary - 07's ranking?
Horace Mann Elementary - 07 is ranked #589 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Horace Mann Elementary - 07 often compared to?
Horace Mann Elementary - 07is often viewed alongside schools like Grandview Elementary - 06 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Horace Mann Elementary - 07?
261 students attend Horace Mann Elementary - 07.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Horace Mann Elementary - 07 students are American Indian, 22% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horace Mann Elementary - 07?
Horace Mann Elementary - 07 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Horace Mann Elementary - 07 offer ?
Horace Mann Elementary - 07 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Horace Mann Elementary - 07 part of?
Horace Mann Elementary - 07 is part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
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