Serving 274 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 20-24% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Horace Mann Elementary serves the northern part of Rapid City, SD, covering an attendance zone of approximately 2.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.8 miles to the school and the furthest edge of the zone being 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horace Mann Elementary - 07's student population of 274 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
274 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Horace Mann Elementary - 07 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horace Mann Elementary - 07 is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#583 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
40%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
18%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.1%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #583 out of 619 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Horace Mann Elementary - 07?
274 students attend Horace Mann Elementary - 07.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Horace Mann Elementary - 07 students are American Indian, 24% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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