Horace Mann Elementary School is located at 5222 Ygnacio Avenue in the Fairfax area of Oakland, California. The school serves grades K–5 and is part of the Oakland Unified School District. Enrollment is about 182 students, and the student–teacher ratio is approximately 23:1. Based on the most recent state test results, math proficiency is around 8%, and reading ability is also about 3%. The gender mix is roughly 47% male and 53% female. Daily learning places focus on foundational routines, academic basics, and efforts to support students’ everyday classroom engagement. Homes in the surrounding area typically range from $500,000 to $700,000, which many families view as a relatively economical option compared with broader Oakland housing. Some parents comment that staff try to build respectful classroom environments, listen to family concerns, and foster student confidence despite academic challenges. With ongoing work to strengthen core instruction and increase achievement levels, Horace Mann Elementary School is striving to become one of the best elementary schools in California.