Horace Mann Elem. vs Walt Disney Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace Mann Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students
Walt Disney Elem.
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
514 students
| Measure | Horace Mann Elem. Springfield, Missouri | Walt Disney Elem. Springfield, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #859 of 1,159 | #421 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #34251 of 50,301 | #17687 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 378 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 27.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 49% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walt Disney Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 36.6).
- •Walt Disney Elem. does better on math proficiency (49% vs 27%).
- •Walt Disney Elem. does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 42%).
- •Walt Disney Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.4% vs 61.1%).
- •Horace Mann Elem. does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.7).
- •Walt Disney Elem. is the larger school with 514 students compared with 378.
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 Elem. better than Walt Disney Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Walt Disney Elem. ranks higher (60.8 vs 36.6 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 Elem. and Walt Disney Elem.?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Mann Elem.: 378. Walt Disney Elem.: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Mann Elem. and Walt Disney Elem. rank in Missouri?
Horace Mann Elem. is 859th of 1,159 and Walt Disney Elem. is 421st of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).