Horace Mann Elementary School

6213 W Lapham St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Horace Mann Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 390 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Horace Mann Elementary School's student population of 390 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
390 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Horace Mann Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horace Mann Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WI)
#1819 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
38%
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10-14%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
43%
13%
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Black
9%
9%
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White
30%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Horace Mann Elementary School's ranking?
Horace Mann Elementary School is ranked #1819 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Horace Mann Elementary School?
390 students attend Horace Mann Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Horace Mann Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horace Mann Elementary School?
Horace Mann Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Horace Mann Elementary School offer ?
Horace Mann Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Horace Mann Elementary School part of?
Horace Mann Elementary School is part of West Allis-West Milwaukee School District.

School Reviews

5   11/2/2020
I really like how the school is very diverse and creative for many things. Sure, tests fall below average here, but really, the most important thing in Horace Mann is to be safe, respectful, and responsible! If they continue focusing on those three things, they will help kids not become rude and disliked when they grow up. And Horace Mann has a lot of creativity and things to keep everyone entertained. From things like playing Kahoot to making food trucks of different countries, they'll let kids explore everything about the world first before letting them decide on one thing they love. With specials like music, gym, art, innovation/tech, and SEL, they'll never get bored (Not to be rude, but please improve SEL. That one actually gets boring pretty fast.)! The point is, though they don't really match what the state wants, they give students a time to explore and be nice to all. And exploring and kindness is what we truly want. We don't want to get a job with numbers and reading. We want a job with exercise and art and diversity and friends! If you want a kid who's creative, fun, and friendly, this is the school for you!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Nada V.
5   9/16/2010
Spacious and well-kept building. Supported music, art, phy ed, library and guidance programs. A hard-working staff dedicated to student success. I love it at Horace Mann!
- Posted by Teacher - meghb

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 390 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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