C+
Average
69/100

Horace Mann Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 521 N Dodge St, Iowa City, IA 52245
Overall
C+
69/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 50th percentile in Iowa
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Iowa schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

69
Repit Score
out of 100
229
Students
enrolled
13.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%50/1000.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 34% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Iowa schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −11 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Iowa. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency52% (−17 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency52% (−17 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Iowa state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White75%65%reading +1 pts, math -11 pts35th percentile (list)
Hispanic35%35%reading -16 pts, math -18 pts6th percentile (list)
Low-income32%37%reading -20 pts, math -18 pts2nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 521 N Dodge St
City Iowa City
ZIP Code 52245
District 1914700
NCES School ID 191470000891
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 52245

Understanding the community around Horace Mann Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $75,455
Per Capita Income $41,892
Poverty Rate 3.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 37.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 68.1%
High School or Higher 97.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $279,300
Median Rent $1,237
Owner-Occupied 61.4%
Renter-Occupied 38.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Horace Mann Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.5%
Female 44.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 62.5%
Black 18.3%
Hispanic/Latino 11.4%
Two or More Races 4.8%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 229
Teachers (FTE) 16.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Horace Mann Elementary School?
Horace Mann Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 69 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Horace Mann Elementary School?
Horace Mann Elementary School has 229 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1.
What grades does Horace Mann Elementary School serve?
Horace Mann Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Horace Mann Elementary School receive per student?
Horace Mann Elementary School receives $16,397 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Horace Mann Elementary School in 52245 ▼
Avg Home Value
$329,825
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,401
1-Year Change
+7.5%
% Renters
38.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026