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Pekin Elementary School vs. Horace Mann Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Pekin Elementary School
1062 Birch Ave
Packwood, IA 52580
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Horace Mann Elementary School
1523 N Court St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Pekin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pekin Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 251 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Horace Mann Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-5
Total Students
336 students
251 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pekin Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Horace Mann Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pekin Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Horace Mann Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pekin Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Horace Mann Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pekin Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pekin Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Horace Mann Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ottumwa Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#255 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
#566 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pekin Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Horace Mann Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 30% in IA)
70-74%
(Top 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pekin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pekin Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Horace Mann Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ottumwa Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Top 20% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pekin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pekin Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Horace Mann Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ottumwa Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Top 20% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Top 20% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pekin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pekin Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Horace Mann Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ottumwa Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pekin Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Horace Mann Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
32
-
Kindergarten Students
47
40
Grade 1 Students
43
42
Grade 2 Students
41
43
Grade 3 Students
34
40
Grade 4 Students
41
39
Grade 5 Students
57
47
Grade 6 Students
41
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pekin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pekin Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Horace Mann Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Ottumwa Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pekin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pekin Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2003-04 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Horace Mann Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ottumwa Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pekin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pekin Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Horace Mann Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ottumwa Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pekin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pekin Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Horace Mann Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ottumwa Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
93%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pekin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pekin Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Horace Mann Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ottumwa Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
5%
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pekin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pekin Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Horace Mann Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ottumwa Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.13
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pekin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pekin Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Horace Mann Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ottumwa Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pekin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pekin Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Horace Mann Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ottumwa Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pekin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pekin Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Horace Mann Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ottumwa Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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