Horace Mann

www.newton.k12.ma.us/Page/23

357 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Horace Mann Elementary School, located in the village of Newtonville, is a vibrant part of the Newton Public Schools district. Serving students from kindergarten through grade five, the school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere where academic excellence is balanced with a strong emphasis on social-emotional development. The school prides itself on creating an inclusive environment that supports diverse learning styles, encouraging students to become curious, empathetic, and responsible members of their community.

Beyond its core curriculum, Horace Mann offers a variety of programs designed to enrich the student experience, including opportunities in the arts, physical education, and technology integration. The school benefits from an active and dedicated parent community that works in partnership with faculty to support enrichment activities and special events. With its focus on inquiry-based learning and collaboration, Horace Mann strives to prepare its students not only for middle school success but also to be lifelong learners who are engaged with the world around them.

357

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horace Mann
Demographic	Student Count
White	212
Hispanic	36
Black	20
Asian	49
Two or More	39

White
212 (59.6 %)
Asian
49 (13.8 %)
Two or More
39 (11.0 %)
Hispanic
36 (10.1 %)
Black
20 (5.6 %)

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:	Newton
Phone:	(617)559-9510
Website:	http://www.newton.k12.ma.us/Page/23
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 45

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Horace Mann
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	62
Grade 5	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Horace Mann
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	167	46.8%
Male	189	52.9%
Not Specified	1	0.3%

Elementary School K - 5th