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Horace Mann Elementary School (Closed 2007)

2708 Edwards St
Alton, IL 62002
Horace Mann Elementary School serves 394 students in grades 2-9. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 48% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 2-9
Total Students
394 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
46%
17%
White
52%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Horace Mann Elementary School?
394 students attend Horace Mann Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Horace Mann Elementary School students are White, 46% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
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 2-9
What school district is Horace Mann Elementary School part of?
Horace Mann Elementary School is part of Alton Community Unit School District 11.

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