Horace Mann Elementary School

www.ottumwaschools.com

240 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Horace Mann Elementary School is a public institution located in Ottumwa, Iowa, serving as part of the Ottumwa Community School District. Situated on North Court Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students. It focuses on foundational academic development, aiming to prepare its student body for success in later grade levels through a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects and essential literacy and numeracy skills.

Beyond its academic mission, Horace Mann Elementary acts as a vital community hub within the Ottumwa area. The school prioritizes student growth by encouraging extracurricular participation and maintaining a commitment to building a positive school culture. By aligning its programs with the broader goals of the Ottumwa Community School District, the school strives to provide an inclusive educational experience that supports the diverse needs of its neighborhood families.

240

Total Students

15.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horace Mann Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	41
Black	26
Asian	6
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	14

White
149 (62.1 %)
Hispanic
41 (17.1 %)
Black
26 (10.8 %)
Pacific Islander
14 (5.8 %)
Asian
6 (2.5 %)
Two or More
4 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ottumwa Comm School District
Phone:	(641)684-4661
Website:	http://www.ottumwaschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	240
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 28