Horace Mann

www.melroseschools.com

254 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Horace Mann Elementary School is a public school located in Melrose, Massachusetts, serving students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Melrose Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for fostering a collaborative community environment that prioritizes student engagement and social-emotional growth alongside rigorous academic standards.

The school’s culture is deeply integrated with the values of the broader Melrose community, focusing on inclusivity and active parental involvement. By utilizing both traditional classroom instruction and modern pedagogical tools, Horace Mann aims to prepare its students for middle school and beyond while encouraging a lifelong love of learning. Families interested in specific curriculum details, school calendars, or enrollment procedures can find further information on the official district website at [www.melroseschools.com](http://www.melroseschools.com).

254

Total Students

17.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

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	17
Black	8
Asian	5
Two or More	11

White
212 (83.8%)
Hispanic
17 (6.7%)
Two or More
11 (4.3%)
Black
8 (3.2%)
Asian
5 (2.0%)

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:	Melrose
Phone:	(781)979-2190
Website:	http://www.melroseschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
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 33

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 42