Horace Mann Elementary School

921 N Kenilworth Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 439 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Horace Mann Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 5% in IL
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Horace Mann Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Horace Mann Elementary School's student population of 439 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
439 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Horace Mann Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horace Mann Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#156 out of 3663 schools
(Top 5%)
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60-64%
28%
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50-54%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
9%
27%
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Black
6%
17%
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White
67%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
13%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Horace Mann Elementary School's ranking?
Horace Mann Elementary School is ranked #156 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Horace Mann Elementary School often compared to?
Horace Mann Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William Hatch Elementary School, Oliver W Holmes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Horace Mann Elementary School?
439 students attend Horace Mann Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Horace Mann Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horace Mann Elementary School?
Horace Mann Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Horace Mann Elementary School offer ?
Horace Mann Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Horace Mann Elementary School part of?
Horace Mann Elementary School is part of Oak Park ESD 97 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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