At a glance
Reported students
182
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois other enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 179 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
287
Horace Mann School: 182 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
16.5:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Horace Mann School
Horace Mann School is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Blue Island. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Cook County SD 130. NCES reports 182 students for 2024–25.
Among 179 combined / other schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 94 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, close to the Illinois median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (78%) and Black (10.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Horace Mann School
- 1How do the reported 16.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 11 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.9%
- Hispanic78%
- Black10.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cook County SD 130
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Paul Revere Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 04–05
180 reported students
Nathan Hale Intermediate
Elementary · Grades 04–05
175 reported students
Whittier Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 04–05
150 reported students
George Washington Elementary Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
270 reported students
Everett F Kerr Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
304 reported students
Paul Revere Primary School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
318 reported students
Public schools near Horace Mann School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spaulding School Other · Midlothian SD 143 | PK–PK | 134 | 1.8 mi |
| District 126 Early Childhood Center Other · Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126 | PK–PK | 122 | 2.4 mi |
| Vick Early Childhood & Family Ctr Other · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–PK | 417 | 2.8 mi |
| Eisenhower Coop-DHH Program Other · Eisenhower Cooperative | Not reported | — | 2.8 mi |
| Care Program Other · Eisenhower Cooperative | Not reported | — | 2.9 mi |
| Primary Learning Center Other · Prairie-Hills ESD 144 | PK–PK | 4 | 3.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Horace Mann School
What grades does Horace Mann School serve?
Horace Mann School reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Cook County SD 130.
How many students attend Horace Mann School?
Horace Mann School reported 182 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 179 Illinois combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Horace Mann School?
The calculated ratio is 16.5:1, based on 182 students and 11 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Horace Mann School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Horace Mann School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cook County SD 130 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Horace Mann School in?
Horace Mann School is part of Cook County SD 130, based in Blue Island, IL, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Horace Mann School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Spaulding School (1.8 mi), District 126 Early Childhood Center (2.4 mi), Vick Early Childhood & Family Ctr (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.