Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Horace May Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horace May Elementary School's student population of 307 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Horace May Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horace May Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1016 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
19%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
75%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horace May Elementary School's ranking?
Horace May Elementary School is ranked #1016 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Horace May Elementary School often compared to?
Horace May Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northern Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Horace May Elementary School?
307 students attend Horace May Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Horace May Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horace May Elementary School?
Horace May Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Horace May Elementary School offer ?
Horace May Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Horace May Elementary School part of?
Horace May Elementary School is part of Bemidji Public School District.
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