Serving 305 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Horace Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horace Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Horace Elementary School's student population of 305 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horace Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horace Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#18 out of 459 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
6%
Black
n/a
5%
White
92%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horace Elementary School's ranking?
Horace Elementary School is ranked #18 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Horace Elementary School often compared to?
Horace Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Elementary School, Kennedy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Horace Elementary School?
305 students attend Horace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Horace Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horace Elementary School?
Horace Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Horace Elementary School offer ?
Horace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Horace Elementary School part of?
Horace Elementary School is part of West Fargo 6 School District.
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