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Horton Elementary

Summary:

Horton Elementary is a public elementary school located in Horton, Kansas, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 211 students. The school is part of the South Brown County school district, which is ranked 175 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Horton Elementary has shown mixed academic performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 239 out of 653 schools in 2023-2024 to 520 out of 667 schools in 2018-2019. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school outperformed the South Brown County district and the state of Kansas in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency for all grades. However, Horton Elementary's 3rd-grade ELA proficiency (10.71%) was significantly lower than the state average of 38.35%, indicating a potential area for improvement. The school's exceptional performance for low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking 108 out of 546 schools and earning a 4-star rating in 2023-2024, is a notable strength.

Compared to the nearby schools, such as Holton Elementary School, Doniphan West Elementary School, and Jackson Heights Elementary School, Horton Elementary generally performs better in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency, particularly in the 2023-2024 school year. This suggests that Horton Elementary may have effective teaching practices and strategies that could be shared with other schools in the region. However, the school's fluctuating statewide ranking indicates the need for consistent and targeted improvement efforts to maintain and enhance its academic standing.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 300 E 16th
       Horton, KS  66439

(785) 486-2616

District: South Brown County

SchoolDigger Rank:
239th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,390 Help


Students who attend Horton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Everest Middle
High:    Horton High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  211

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.9%
Hispanic:
10.9%
American Indian:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Horton Elementary ranks better than 63.4% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.54. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.9%), Hispanic (10.9%), American Indian (9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Horton Elementary is 11.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Horton Elementary is $14,390.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Horton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Horton Elementary 239th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Horton Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
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South Brown County:

SchoolDigger ranks South Brown County 175th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Horton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Horton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 46.81 363rd 585 37.9%
2007 64.51 239th 600 60.2%
2008 62.12 278th 614 54.7%
2009 45.43 430th 621 30.8%
2010 38.89 474th 630 24.8%
2011 44.26 442nd 631 30.0%
2012 42.55 489th 660 25.9%
2013 26.12 554th 668 17.1%
2016 41.71 412th 656 37.2%
2017 32.72 476th 659 27.8%
2018 23.92 532nd 656 18.9%
2019 26.27 520th 667 22.0%
2021 40.75 406th 670 39.4%
2022 37.87 439th 668 34.3%
2023 60.59 226th 660 65.8%
2024 60.54 239th 653 63.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Horton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.48 413th 512 19.3%
2019 28.70 409th 509 19.6%
2021 51.14 232nd 494 53.0%
2022 41.25 328th 512 35.9%
2023 71.34 97th 541 82.1%
2024 68.81 108th 546 80.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Horton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.19 489th 574 14.8%
2019 32.34 416th 591 29.6%
2021 48.61 322nd 591 45.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Horton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.43 393rd 575 31.7%
2019 26.61 458th 586 21.8%
2021 36.68 409th 605 32.4%
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Rank History for White students at Horton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.82 510th 574 11.1%
2019 26.52 486th 592 17.9%
2021 39.30 383rd 587 34.8%
2022 39.64 378th 596 36.6%
2023 50.96 278th 584 52.4%
2024 58.09 227th 579 60.8%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Horton Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 224 2 1 6 44 n/a n/a 0 277
1989 215 0 0 11 40 n/a n/a 0 266
1990 231 0 26 8 28 n/a n/a 0 293
1991 232 1 0 8 46 n/a n/a 0 287
1992 224 2 0 6 60 n/a n/a 0 292
1993 216 2 0 6 41 n/a n/a 0 265
1994 218 2 0 4 52 n/a n/a 0 276
1995 211 3 2 2 64 n/a n/a 0 282
1996 211 3 2 2 64 n/a n/a 0 282
1997 227 3 3 2 88 n/a n/a 0 323
1998 227 4 2 3 74 n/a n/a 0 310
1999 233 2 2 0 74 n/a n/a 0 311
2000 221 2 3 0 75 n/a n/a 0 301
2001 226 6 3 0 77 n/a n/a 0 312
2002 189 7 1 4 62 n/a n/a 0 263
2003 189 7 1 4 62 n/a n/a 0 263
2004 184 3 0 12 62 n/a n/a 0 261
2005 191 5 3 12 56 n/a n/a 0 267
2006 172 5 2 11 49 n/a n/a 0 239
2007 158 4 2 9 43 n/a n/a 0 216
2008 186 3 3 10 42 n/a n/a 1 245
2009 190 2 3 7 52 n/a n/a 0 254
2010 159 2 1 18 36 0 6 0 222
2011 163 2 1 18 42 0 16 0 242
2012 177 1 1 17 46 0 15 0 257
2013 160 0 0 12 50 0 15 0 237
2014 156 1 0 15 59 0 13 0 244
2015 162 1 0 14 64 1 14 0 256
2016 153 0 1 18 60 1 15 0 248
2017 161 0 1 16 53 1 16 0 248
2018 164 0 0 23 42 1 15 0 245
2019 132 1 0 19 33 1 15 0 201
2020 143 2 0 17 34 0 13 0 209
2021 128 1 0 26 20 0 15 0 190
2022 145 2 0 23 24 0 15 0 209
2023 158 2 0 23 19 0 9 0 211

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Horton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 277 15.0 18.4 0
1989 266 15.0 17.7 n/a
1990 293 15.6 18.7 0
1991 287 15.9 18.0 n/a
1992 292 15.9 18.3 46.2
1993 265 15.9 16.7 35.8
1994 276 16.0 17.3 40.9
1995 282 16.0 17.6 40.8
1996 282 16.0 17.6 40.8
1997 323 17.2 18.8 60.4
1998 310 18.2 17.0 52.3
1999 311 18.2 17.1 52.7
2000 301 18.2 16.5 54.2
2001 312 19.5 16.0 58
2002 263 18.7 14.1 50.6
2003 263 18.7 14.1 50.6
2004 261 17.8 14.7 59.4
2005 267 18.0 14.8 55.1
2006 239 18.5 12.9 57.7
2007 216 22.5 9.6 71.3
2008 245 19.0 12.9 64.8
2009 254 19.0 13.4 68.9
2010 222 22.0 10.0 74.8
2011 242 21.0 11.5 74.4
2012 257 21.5 11.9 74.7
2013 237 n/a n/a 73.4
2014 244 20.7 11.7 76.6
2015 256 21.0 12.1 73.4
2016 248 21.0 11.8 71.8
2017 248 20.1 12.3 63.7
2018 245 21.1 11.6 62.4
2019 201 20.1 10.0 62.2
2020 209 19.1 10.9 59.3
2021 190 19.0 10.0 54.2
2022 209 19.0 11.0 56.9
2023 211 19.0 11.1 59.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Horton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 277 15.0 18.4 0
1989 266 15.0 17.7 n/a
1990 293 15.6 18.7 0
1991 287 15.9 18.0 n/a
1992 292 15.9 18.3 46.2
1993 265 15.9 16.7 35.8
1994 276 16.0 17.3 40.9
1995 282 16.0 17.6 40.8
1996 282 16.0 17.6 40.8
1997 323 17.2 18.8 60.4
1998 310 18.2 17.0 52.3
1999 311 18.2 17.1 52.7
2000 301 18.2 16.5 54.2
2001 312 19.5 16.0 58
2002 263 18.7 14.1 50.6
2003 263 18.7 14.1 50.6
2004 261 17.8 14.7 59.4
2005 267 18.0 14.8 55.1
2006 239 18.5 12.9 57.7
2007 216 22.5 9.6 71.3
2008 245 19.0 12.9 64.8
2009 254 19.0 13.4 68.9
2010 222 22.0 10.0 74.8
2011 242 21.0 11.5 74.4
2012 257 21.5 11.9 74.7
2013 237 n/a n/a 73.4
2014 244 20.7 11.7 76.6
2015 256 21.0 12.1 73.4
2016 248 21.0 11.8 71.8
2017 248 20.1 12.3 63.7
2018 245 21.1 11.6 62.4
2019 201 20.1 10.0 62.2
2020 209 19.1 10.9 59.3
2021 190 19.0 10.0 54.2
2022 209 19.0 11.0 56.9
2023 211 19.0 11.1 59.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Horton Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,390 (9.7%) $13,000 (90.3%) $14,390

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Horton Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 520th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 226th of 660 Elementary schools
 43.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Horton Elementary)16.743.9
 27.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Brown County)16.743.9
 27.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Horton Elementary)32.170.7
 38.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Brown County)32.170.7
 38.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Horton Elementary)42.538.5
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Brown County)42.538.5
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Horton Elementary)32.538.5
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Brown County)32.538.5
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students201211
 5%
African American12
 100%
American Indian3319
 42.4%
Asian00
Hispanic1923
 21.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White132158
 19.7%
Two or More Races159
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.2%59.7%
 2.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Horton Elementary

Horton Elementary ranks 239th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 211 students attended Horton Elementary.

Students at Horton Elementary are 75% White, 11% Hispanic, 9% American Indian, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Horton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Everest Middle
High : Horton High


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