Enrollment
293
Elementary
DISTRICT 316 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SALEM·NCES 251038001658
Horace Mann Laboratory
79 Willson Street, Salem, MA 01970 · (978) 740-1290 · Essex County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL293 STUDENTS
D
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 5% of Massachusetts public elementary schools
- DTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- C-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Massachusetts public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
25 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.2:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 34 | 12% |
| Kindergarten | 42 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 45 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 44 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 42 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 43 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 43 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (42) is about the same size as its 5th grade class (43).
Student demographics
61%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 62% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Horace Mann Laboratory→Collins Middle
Based on grade levels within Salem. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
20.0%
MA avg 43.8% . -18.0pp since 2016
Math
14.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -18.0pp since 2016
What this means: On the MCAS, Massachusetts's statewide test, about 20 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 14 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Massachusetts schools, those numbers are about 44 and 42. Reading and writing scores are down about 18 points since 2016, while math scores are down about 18 points.
MCAS results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 20.0% | 14.0% |
| 2023-24 | 18.0% | 14.0% |
| 2022-23 | 19.0% | 12.0% |
| 2021-22 | 26.0% | 19.0% |
| 2020-21 | 35.0% | 15.0% |
| 2018-19 | 42.0% | 29.0% |
| 2017-18 | 43.0% | 24.0% |
| 2016-17 | 38.0% | 32.0% |
% Meeting or Exceeding Expectations, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Horace Mann Laboratory ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Massachusetts | In Essex County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 14.0% | #859 of 920 ▼ 4 | #99 of 111 no change |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 20.0% | #810 of 920 ▼ 2 | #95 of 111 no change |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -5.5pp | #152 of 901 | #17 of 107 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 293 | #731 of 1,086 | #93 of 129 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.9:1 | #391 of 938 | #55 of 115 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 61.4% | #260 of 938 | #12 of 115 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +7.7% | #152 of 317 | #21 of 40 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
293
+23 (+9%) vs 2020
-45% since 1990-91, when it was 534
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
was 12.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 293 | 24.7 | 11.9:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 307 | 26 | 11.8:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 297 | 25.3 | 11.8:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 270 | 21 | 12.9:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 272 | 25.2 | 10.8:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 264 | 25 | 10.6:1 | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 313 | 28 | 11.2:1 | 52% (162) |
| 2000-01 | 344 | N/A | N/A | 39% (134) |
| 1990-91 | 534 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Horace Mann Laboratory.
Since 2017-18: students up 8% (272 to 293); teachers down 2% (25.2 to 24.7).
About Horace Mann Laboratory
Horace Mann Laboratory is a small elementary school in Salem, Massachusetts. A federal count lists 293 students at the school, in pre-K through 5. The school's enrollment is 23% smaller than the 381 average for elementary schools in Massachusetts.
Salem (11 schools, 3,831 students) runs Horace Mann Laboratory.
Horace Mann Laboratory is 51% Hispanic by enrollment. Other students are 34% White, 8% Black, 4% Asian, and 2% multiracial. By comparison, Essex County residents are about 24% Hispanic. Pick two students at random and there is a 61% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
The school reported 24.7 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 11.9:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Massachusetts average 12.2:1.
The allk12 Grade for Horace Mann Laboratory is D. Compared with Massachusetts public elementary schools, the school scored higher than 5% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
County data help place the school in context: in Essex County, the median household income is $101,883, about 43% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 7% of residents are in poverty. In all, Essex County has 221 public schools and roughly 113,427 students.
The closest public school, Salem High, is about 0.1 miles from Horace Mann Laboratory. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
Its NCES locale code is Suburb: Large: the school is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
Federal data show a 9% enrollment gain, from 270 in 2020-21 to 293 in 2024-25. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio fell to 11.9:1, from 12.9:1.
Posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs are welcome on this page. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Essex County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
813,054
Census ACS
Median income
$101,883
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
221
113,427 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Salem
- Salem HighHigh · 952 students
- Collins MiddleMiddle · 611 students
- Witchcraft HeightsElementary · 455 students
- Saltonstall SchoolElementary · 412 students
- BatesElementary · 410 students
- Bentley Academy Innovation SchoolElementary · 286 students
Other schools in Salem
- Salem HighHigh · 952 students
- Collins MiddleMiddle · 611 students
- Salem Academy Charter SchoolHigh · 480 students
- Witchcraft HeightsElementary · 455 students
- Saltonstall SchoolElementary · 412 students
- BatesElementary · 410 students
Nearby schools
- Salem High0.1 mi · 952
- Collins Middle0.6 mi · 611
- Witchcraft Heights0.9 mi · 455
- Saltonstall School1.0 mi · 412
- Salem Academy Charter School1.3 mi · 480
- William A Welch Sr1.3 mi · 408
Frequently asked questions
About Horace Mann LaboratoryHow many students attend Horace Mann Laboratory?
Horace Mann Laboratory enrolls approximately 293 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Horace Mann Laboratory serve?
Horace Mann Laboratory serves grades PK-05.
How many students per teacher at Horace Mann Laboratory?
Approximately 11.9:1 students per teacher at Horace Mann Laboratory.
How diverse is Horace Mann Laboratory?
Horace Mann Laboratory reports a student body of 34% White, 51% Hispanic, 8% Black, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Horace Mann Laboratory?
Horace Mann Laboratory is overseen by Salem in Essex County.
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