Horace Mann Elementary

2485 Waterworks Road
Huntington, IN 46750

458 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Horace Mann Elementary School, located at 2485 Waterworks Rd in Huntington, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Huntington County Community School Corporation. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills for its elementary-aged students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for future academic success while addressing their individual needs in a community-oriented setting.

The school is well-regarded for its role in the Huntington community, often serving as a central hub for families and neighborhood engagement. With a focus on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere, Horace Mann Elementary encourages active participation from parents and community members to enhance the overall educational experience. Through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and various school programs, the faculty and staff strive to instill a lifelong love of learning and a strong sense of responsibility in every student who walks through their doors.

458

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horace Mann Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	425
Hispanic	10
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	16

White
425 (92.8 %)
Two or More
16 (3.5 %)
Hispanic
10 (2.2 %)
Black
5 (1.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Huntington Co Com Sch Corp
Phone:	(260)356-5464
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	233
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 83

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 75