BARNSTABLE COMMUNITY HORACE MANN CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOL

Barnstable Community Horace Mann Charter Public School is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 306 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd 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 24 teachers, Barnstable Community Horace Mann Charter Public School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

The **Barnstable Community Horace Mann Charter Public School (BCHMCPS)**, located in Hyannis, Massachusetts, is a unique educational institution that operates as a Horace Mann charter school within the Barnstable Public Schools district. Serving students in grades K–3, the school functions under a charter agreement that grants it greater autonomy in curriculum design, staffing, and school scheduling compared to traditional district schools, while still maintaining its status as a public entity accessible to all students within the Barnstable community.

The school is widely recognized for its commitment to an inquiry-based, hands-on learning environment that emphasizes social-emotional growth alongside academic rigor. By fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, BCHMCPS focuses on personalized instruction, often utilizing multi-age groupings or looping to strengthen the relationship between students and teachers. Its mission is deeply rooted in parent and community involvement, aiming to create a collaborative culture where students are encouraged to become active, critical thinkers who are prepared for success in their future academic endeavors.

For more information, contact Barnstable Community Horace Mann Charter Public School at (508) 790-6485 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.