Van Horne Elementary School (Closed 2016)

101 3rd Ave, 101 3rd Ave
Van Horne, IA 52346
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 29% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
123 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
97%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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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