HORACE MANN

Horace Mann is a public elementary school that is part of the Melrose school district, located in Melrose, MA with about 281 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 17 teachers, Horace Mann has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 School is a public school located in Melrose, Massachusetts, serving students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Melrose Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for fostering a collaborative community environment that prioritizes student engagement and social-emotional growth alongside rigorous academic standards.

The school’s culture is deeply integrated with the values of the broader Melrose community, focusing on inclusivity and active parental involvement. By utilizing both traditional classroom instruction and modern pedagogical tools, Horace Mann aims to prepare its students for middle school and beyond while encouraging a lifelong love of learning. Families interested in specific curriculum details, school calendars, or enrollment procedures can find further information on the official district website at [www.melroseschools.com](http://www.melroseschools.com).

For more information, contact Horace Mann at (781) 979-2190 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

40 Damon Avenue
Melrose, MA 02176
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HORACE MANN is a public school in Melrose, MA with about 281 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Melrose
Total Students:
281
Teachers:
17.27
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 281 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HORACE MANN is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.

White
90.4%
Two or more races
4.6%
Black or African American
2.1%
Hispanic/Latino
1.8%
Asian
1.1%

Female
54.1%
Male
45.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.