Horace Mann Elementary vs Thomas Edison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace Mann Elementary
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
672 students
Thomas Edison Elementary
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
859 students
| Measure | Horace Mann Elementary Glendale, California | Thomas Edison Elementary Glendale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1174 of 5,693 | #1950 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15597 of 50,301 | #25662 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 672 | 859 |
| Enrollment | 672 | 859 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.5% | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 26.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 48% |
| city | Glendale | Glendale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace Mann Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.8 vs 49.3).
- •Horace Mann Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 48%).
- •Horace Mann Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 59%).
- •Thomas Edison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.9% vs 62.5%).
- •Horace Mann Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 26.8).
- •Thomas Edison Elementary is the larger school with 859 students compared with 672.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Horace Mann Elementary better than Thomas Edison Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Horace Mann Elementary ranks higher (63.8 vs 49.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Horace Mann Elementary and Thomas Edison Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Glendale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Mann Elementary: 672. Thomas Edison Elementary: 859. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Mann Elementary and Thomas Edison Elementary rank in California?
Horace Mann Elementary is 1174th of 5,693 and Thomas Edison Elementary is 1950th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).