Horton Elementary School serves 209 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Horton Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 209 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Horton Elementary School's student population of 209 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
209 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Horton Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Horton Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#497 out of 1264 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

American Indian
12%
1%

Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
11%
21%

Black
1%
6%

White
69%
63%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
34%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horton Elementary School's ranking?
Horton Elementary School is ranked #497 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Horton Elementary School?
209 students attend Horton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Horton Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horton Elementary School?
Horton Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Horton Elementary School offer ?
Horton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Horton Elementary School part of?
Horton Elementary School is part of South Brown County School District.
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