HORACE MANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Horace Mann Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Oakland Unified school district, located in Oakland, CA with about 345 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, Horace Mann Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Horace Mann Elementary, located at 5222 Ygnacio Ave. in Oakland, California, serves as a central hub for academic and community development in the Fruitvale district. As part of the Oakland Unified School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth. The campus works to reflect the diversity of its surrounding neighborhood, often prioritizing inclusive practices to ensure that students from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds have access to a high-quality education.

Beyond the classroom, Horace Mann Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and parental involvement. The school frequently partners with local organizations and resources to provide extracurricular support and enrichment opportunities, aiming to address the holistic needs of its students. By focusing on both rigorous academics and the overall well-being of the student body, Horace Mann strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond while strengthening the fabric of the local Oakland community.

For more information, contact Horace Mann Elementary at (510) 879-1360 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.