Van Horne Elementary School serves 123 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
123 students
Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
White
97%
70%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
35%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Van Horne Elementary School?
123 students attend Van Horne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Van Horne Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Van Horne Elementary School?
Van Horne Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Van Horne Elementary School offer ?
Van Horne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Van Horne Elementary School part of?
Van Horne Elementary School is part of Benton Community School District.
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