Gateway High School vs Horace Mann Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateway High School
Ottumwa · Public high · Grades 9–12
213 students
Horace Mann Elementary School
Ottumwa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
250 students
| Measure | Gateway High School Ottumwa, Iowa | Horace Mann Elementary School Ottumwa, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #316 of 319 | #296 of 654 |
| National rank | #13576 of 16,910 | #6754 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 213 | 250 |
| Enrollment | 213 | 250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 30.4 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 72% |
| city | Ottumwa | Ottumwa |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace Mann Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 28.9).
- •Horace Mann Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 62%).
- •Horace Mann Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 30.4).
- •Horace Mann Elementary School is the larger school with 250 students compared with 213.
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 Gateway High School better than Horace Mann Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Horace Mann Elementary School ranks higher (76.9 vs 28.9 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 Gateway High School and Horace Mann Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Ottumwa and Ottumwa in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gateway High School: 213. Horace Mann Elementary School: 250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gateway High School and Horace Mann Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Gateway High School is 316th of 319 and Horace Mann Elementary School is 296th of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).