Horace Mann Elementary School

150 Walt Whitman Blvd.
CHERRY HILL, NJ 08003

mann.chclc.org

287 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Horace Mann Elementary School is a public school located in the Cherry Hill School District in New Jersey. Serving students in grades K–5, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes a strong academic foundation while encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills, creativity, and personal responsibility. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing enrichment opportunities that cater to diverse learning styles.

Beyond academics, Horace Mann is known for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school frequently hosts events and initiatives supported by an engaged PTA, which helps to bridge the gap between home and school life. With a focus on social-emotional learning and character development, the school strives to create a safe space where students feel encouraged to participate, collaborate, and grow into well-rounded members of their local community.

287

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horace Mann Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	53
Black	32
Asian	43
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	1

White
139 (48.4%)
Hispanic
53 (18.5%)
Asian
43 (15.0%)
Black
32 (11.1%)
Two or More
19 (6.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Cherry Hill School District
Phone:	(856)428-1144
Website:	http://mann.chclc.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 51

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 49