Serving 419 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 66% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Horace Mann Elementary School serves the northern part of Oak Park, IL, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families within this zone are typically a 5 to 10-minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge being about 0.6 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Horace Mann Elementary School's student population of 419 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
419 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Horace Mann Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horace Mann Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#146 out of 3542 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
64%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
12%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #146 out of 3,542 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 Oliver W Holmes Elementary School, William Hatch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Horace Mann Elementary School?
419 students attend Horace Mann Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Horace Mann Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Horace Mann Elementary School?
Horace Mann Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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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