Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet

Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet School is located at 1243 N Market St, Wichita, in the north-central Wichita neighborhood. The school serves grades K through 8 and has an enrollment of about 596 students with a student–teacher ratio of roughly 15:1. Approximately 16% of students are proficient in math, and 23% are proficient in reading. The student population is evenly split by gender (about 49% male, 51% female). The???????????????? institution provides a community-based and welcoming atmosphere that concentrates on bilingual education and the growth of the students. The houses close to the north-central Wichita area are generally in the range of $110,000 to $160,000, thus providing modest housing options for families seeking to live near the school. Parents generally note that teachers are patient and supportive, helping children feel included and engaged in both English and Spanish instruction. So with its present bilingual curriculum and continuing initiatives, it is positioning itself to be the best elementary school in Kansas while sustaining a diverse and multicultural educational ????????????????environment.

Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet School’s student leaders packed 15,000 meals in October 2025 for The Outreach Program, an international hunger-relief organization. The project was supported by a Berry Foundation grant and included participation from school board members, making it a powerful community effort.

Q1. What does Horace Mann do to help students learn two languages?

Ans. The school uses English and Spanish all day, which helps students learn how to communicate in both languages and understand other cultures.

Q2. What do the rules at Horace Mann say about how students should act?

Ans. Students learn to be safe, responsible, and respectful, and teachers always make sure that these rules are followed in both language settings.

Q3. How does Horace Mann keep families informed?

Ans. Parents get news about important events and reminders through newsletters, bilingual communication, school announcements, and teacher messages.

Q4. How can families be a part of the community that speaks two languages?

Ans. Parents can help out at cultural events, support classroom activities, and join school groups that promote bilingualism and family involvement.

Q5. How does Horace Mann help kids grow socially and emotionally?

Ans. The school teaches SEL strategies in both languages, which helps students learn how to be empathetic, solve problems, and feel good about themselves in different situations.