John W. Horton School serves 136 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
136 students
Showing 1998–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 1998–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
Showing 1997–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
3%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
31%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
9%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
50%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
45%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend John W. Horton School?
136 students attend John W. Horton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of John W. Horton School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John W. Horton School?
John W. Horton School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does John W. Horton School offer ?
John W. Horton School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John W. Horton School part of?
John W. Horton School is part of Cranston School District.
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