At a glance
Reported students
274
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Dakota elementary enrollment
68th percentile
Compared with 316 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
424.5
Horace Mann Elementary - 07: 274 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
13.6:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. 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
- 264
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.7:1
What the reported data says about Horace Mann Elementary - 07
Horace Mann Elementary - 07 is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Rapid City. It is one of 24 current school records connected to Rapid City Area School District 51-4. NCES reports 274 students for 2024–25.
Among 316 elementary schools in South Dakota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 149.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, close to the South Dakota median of 12.7:1 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 American Indian or Alaska Native (40.5%) and White (24.1%). English learners represent 2.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Horace Mann Elementary - 07
- 1How do the reported 13.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.2 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24.1%
- Hispanic16.8%
- Black0%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native40.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial17.9%
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 Rapid City Area School District 51-4
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
South Canyon Elementary - 15
Elementary · Grades KG–05
274 reported students
Black Hawk Elementary - 03
Elementary · Grades KG–05
305 reported students
South Park Elementary - 16
Elementary · Grades KG–05
313 reported students
Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17
Elementary · Grades KG–05
328 reported students
Robbinsdale Elementary - 14
Elementary · Grades PK–05
328 reported students
Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08
Elementary · Grades KG–05
368 reported students
Public schools near Horace Mann Elementary - 07
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Beadle Elementary - 01 Elementary · Rapid City Area School District 51-4 | PK–05 | 483 | 0.9 mi |
| Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 Elementary · Rapid City Area School District 51-4 | KG–05 | 368 | 1.2 mi |
| Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 Elementary · Rapid City Area School District 51-4 | KG–05 | 328 | 1.8 mi |
| South Park Elementary - 16 Elementary · Rapid City Area School District 51-4 | KG–05 | 313 | 2.3 mi |
| Robbinsdale Elementary - 14 Elementary · Rapid City Area School District 51-4 | PK–05 | 328 | 2.6 mi |
| South Canyon Elementary - 15 Elementary · Rapid City Area School District 51-4 | KG–05 | 274 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Horace Mann Elementary - 07
What grades does Horace Mann Elementary - 07 serve?
Horace Mann Elementary - 07 reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Rapid City Area School District 51-4.
How many students attend Horace Mann Elementary - 07?
Horace Mann Elementary - 07 reported 274 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 68th percentile among 316 South Dakota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 264 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Horace Mann Elementary - 07?
The calculated ratio is 13.6:1, based on 274 students and 20.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Dakota median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Horace Mann Elementary - 07 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Horace Mann Elementary - 07 is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Rapid City Area School District 51-4 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Horace Mann Elementary - 07 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Horace Mann Elementary - 07 in?
Horace Mann Elementary - 07 is part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4, based in Rapid City, SD, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Horace Mann Elementary - 07?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include General Beadle Elementary - 01 (0.9 mi), Knollwood Heights Elementary - 08 (1.2 mi), Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17 (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.