HORACE MANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Horace Mann Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the San Jose Unified school district, located in San Jose, CA with about 424 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 17 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 in the downtown area of San Jose, California, is a public school serving a diverse community of students in grades TK–5. As part of the San Jose Unified School District, the school is situated in a historically significant neighborhood, providing a central hub for families living near the urban core. The school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering an inclusive environment that supports students from various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Beyond its core curriculum, Horace Mann Elementary is known for its commitment to student development through various support programs and community engagement initiatives. The school strives to bridge the achievement gap by utilizing data-driven instruction and promoting social-emotional learning to help students succeed both inside and outside the classroom. With its emphasis on neighborhood partnership and educational equity, the school remains a vital fixture for the local San Jose community.

For more information, contact Horace Mann Elementary at (408) 535-6237 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.