Horace Mann Elementary School

1201 Whisenant Street
Duncan, OK 73534
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Horace Mann Elementary School serves 353 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Horace Mann Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in OK
  • Math Proficiency
    : 36% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 33% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Horace Mann Elementary School's student population of 353 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
353 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Horace Mann Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Horace Mann Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OK)
Overall Testing Rank
#330 out of 1674 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
24%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
26%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
3%
12%
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Asian
4%
2%
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Hispanic
19%
19%
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Black
2%
8%
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White
61%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
12%
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Diversity Score
0.58
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Horace Mann Elementary School's ranking?
Horace Mann Elementary School is ranked #330 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Horace Mann Elementary School?
353 students attend Horace Mann Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Horace Mann Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horace Mann Elementary School?
Horace Mann Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
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 Duncan School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 36% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 33% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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