Horace Mann Elementary School

364 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Horace Mann PreK-6 School, located in the historic Oakwood-adjacent neighborhood of Dayton, Ohio, serves as a community-focused learning environment for students from preschool through sixth grade. As part of the Dayton Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development within a diverse student body. The school emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while integrating social-emotional learning to ensure students are well-prepared for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Horace Mann is known for its efforts to build strong partnerships between families, staff, and the surrounding community. The school environment typically promotes a supportive culture that values inclusivity and student engagement. By providing a structured yet nurturing atmosphere, Horace Mann aims to equip its young learners with the essential tools necessary for long-term academic success and active citizenship.

364

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horace Mann Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	200
Hispanic	21
Black	105
Asian	5
Two or More	33

White
200 (54.9 %)
Black
105 (28.8 %)
Two or More
33 (9.1 %)
Hispanic
21 (5.8 %)
Asian
5 (1.4 %)

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:	Dayton City
Phone:	(937)542-4890
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Pre-Kindergarten 28

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 38