Horace Mann Elem School

www.op97.org

419 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Horace Mann Elementary School, located at 921 N. Kenilworth Ave in Oak Park, Illinois, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K-5. As part of Oak Park Elementary School District 97, the school is known for its strong focus on academic excellence, equity, and fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The campus is situated in a vibrant residential neighborhood, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing high-quality educational resources within a diverse and culturally rich suburban environment.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative approach to learning, emphasizing both the intellectual development of its students and their social-emotional well-being. Horace Mann benefits from active parent and community involvement, which helps sustain a variety of enrichment programs and extracurricular activities. By prioritizing differentiated instruction and a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates the unique identity of each child.

419

Total Students

30.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horace Mann Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	267
Hispanic	45
Black	28
Asian	27
Two or More	51

White
267 (63.9%)
Two or More
51 (12.2%)
Hispanic
45 (10.8%)
Black
28 (6.7%)
Asian
27 (6.5%)

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:	Oak Park ESD 97
Phone:	(708)524-3082
Website:	http://www.op97.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
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

Pre-Kindergarten 12

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 74