Ernest Horn Elementary School vs Horace Mann Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ernest Horn Elementary School
Iowa City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
Horace Mann Elementary School
Iowa City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
207 students
| Measure | Ernest Horn Elementary School Iowa City, Iowa | Horace Mann Elementary School Iowa City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #391 of 654 | #492 of 654 |
| National rank | #9996 of 50,301 | #14979 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 453 | 207 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 207 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.5% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 52% |
| city | Iowa City | Iowa City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ernest Horn Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 64.7).
- •Ernest Horn Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Ernest Horn Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Horace Mann Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 58.5%).
- •Horace Mann Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.7).
- •Ernest Horn Elementary School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 207.
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 Ernest Horn Elementary School better than Horace Mann Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ernest Horn Elementary School ranks higher (71.9 vs 64.7 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 Ernest Horn Elementary School and Horace Mann Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Iowa City and Iowa City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ernest Horn Elementary School: 453. Horace Mann Elementary School: 207. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernest Horn Elementary School and Horace Mann Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Ernest Horn Elementary School is 391st of 654 and Horace Mann Elementary School is 492nd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).