Horace Mann Elementary School vs James Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace Mann Elementary School
Ottumwa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
250 students
James Elementary School
Ottumwa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
249 students
| Measure | Horace Mann Elementary School Ottumwa, Iowa | James Elementary School Ottumwa, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #296 of 654 | #513 of 654 |
| National rank | #6754 of 50,301 | #15795 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 250 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.6% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| city | Ottumwa | Ottumwa |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace Mann Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 63.5).
- •Horace Mann Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Horace Mann Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Horace Mann Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 68.3%).
- •James Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.2).
- •Horace Mann Elementary School is the larger school with 250 students compared with 249.
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 School better than James Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Horace Mann Elementary School ranks higher (76.9 vs 63.5 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 School and James Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ottumwa and Ottumwa in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Mann Elementary School: 250. James Elementary School: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Mann Elementary School and James Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Horace Mann Elementary School is 296th of 654 and James Elementary School is 513th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).