Horse Branch Elementary School

Summary:

Horse Branch Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Horse Branch, Kentucky, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 191 students. The school is part of the Ohio County School District, which is ranked 40 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Horse Branch Elementary School has shown a mixed performance in academic assessments compared to the state and county averages. While the school has performed better than the state and county in some grade levels and subjects, it has also struggled in others. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's mathematics proficiency rates ranged from 27% in 3rd grade to 48% in 5th grade, compared to the county averages of 42% to 52%. Similarly, the school's reading proficiency rates ranged from 36% in 3rd grade to 53% in 6th grade, compared to the county averages of 45% to 63%. The school's performance in other subjects, such as Writing, Social Studies, and Editing and Mechanics, also showed mixed results compared to the county and state.

When comparing Horse Branch Elementary School to nearby schools, some interesting findings emerge. Western Elementary School and Fordsville Elementary School, both within the Ohio County School District, have generally performed better than Horse Branch Elementary School in academic assessments, particularly in mathematics and reading. Additionally, Oran P Lawler Elementary School in the Grayson County School District and Whitesville Elementary School in the Daviess County School District have also outperformed Horse Branch Elementary School in several academic areas.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 11980 US Hwy 62 E
       Horse Branch, KY  42349


(270) 274-4662

District: Ohio County

SchoolDigger Rank:
357th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  191

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.9%
Hispanic:
2.1%
African American:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.5% Help


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Compare Details Horse Branch Elementary School ranks worse than 52.1% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.22. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Horse Branch Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Horse Branch Elementary School 357th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Horse Branch Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Ohio County:

SchoolDigger ranks Ohio County 40th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Horse Branch Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Horse Branch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 55.46 291st 638 54.4%
2008 43.19 398th 651 38.9%
2009 52.97 333rd 658 49.4%
2010 40.62 450th 683 34.1%
2011 24.56 574th 688 16.6%
2012 55.74 295th 713 58.6%
2013 40.30 473rd 719 34.2%
2014 34.79 515th 705 27.0%
2015 31.09 532nd 698 23.8%
2016 26.08 575th 690 16.7%
2017 36.96 484th 694 30.3%
2018 32.36 516th 691 25.3%
2019 52.31 339th 700 51.6%
2022 47.99 335th 684 51.0%
2023 66.57 187th 687 72.8%
2024 46.22 357th 685 47.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Horse Branch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.05 204th 661 69.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Horse Branch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.55 195th 664 70.6%
2022 67.14 130th 667 80.5%
2023 70.27 119th 670 82.2%
2024 53.41 267th 665 59.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Horse Branch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.57 539th 663 18.7%
2019 46.38 401st 671 40.2%
2022 78.08 79th 641 87.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Horse Branch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.45 499th 665 25.0%
2019 53.99 307th 676 54.6%
2023 53.26 282nd 652 56.7%
2024 59.41 227th 652 65.2%
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Rank History for White students at Horse Branch Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.04 344th 592 41.9%
2022 41.90 369th 656 43.8%
2023 56.66 257th 658 60.9%
2024 41.18 379th 659 42.5%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky 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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Enrollment information for Horse Branch Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 367 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1989 381 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1990 399 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1991 393 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1992 362 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 18 380
1993 342 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1994 361 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1995 228 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1996 228 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1997 215 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1998 200 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1999 193 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2000 166 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2001 182 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2002 197 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2003 197 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2004 189 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 189
2005 179 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 179
2006 176 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 176
2007 190 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 191
2008 192 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2009 179 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2010 179 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2011 143 0 0 6 1 0 0 0 150
2012 199 0 0 9 1 0 2 0 211
2013 193 0 0 9 1 0 3 0 206
2014 182 0 0 6 0 0 2 0 190
2015 211 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 217
2016 228 0 0 7 0 0 1 0 236
2017 221 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 226
2018 211 0 0 9 0 0 1 0 221
2019 199 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 206
2020 190 1 0 4 0 0 1 0 196
2021 175 3 0 4 0 0 3 0 185
2022 178 1 0 7 0 0 2 0 188
2023 185 1 0 4 0 0 1 0 191

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Horse Branch Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 367 19.8 18.5 n/a
1989 381 20.0 19.0 n/a
1990 399 20.6 19.3 n/a
1991 393 19.5 20.1 n/a
1992 380 20.5 18.5 n/a
1993 342 20.0 17.1 n/a
1994 361 20.4 17.7 n/a
1995 228 18.2 12.5 n/a
1996 228 18.2 12.5 n/a
1997 215 17.1 12.6 74.9
1998 200 15.0 13.3 75
1999 193 11.0 17.6 80.3
2000 166 8.8 19.0 83.7
2001 182 11.3 16.2 81.3
2002 197 15.6 12.6 98.5
2003 197 15.6 12.6 98.5
2004 189 15.6 12.1 n/a
2005 179 15.6 11.5 n/a
2006 176 13.3 13.2 93.8
2007 191 15.0 12.7 74.2
2008 194 13.2 14.7 68
2009 182 13.1 13.9 71.4
2010 183 10.1 18.1 74.3
2011 150 11.8 12.7 94
2012 211 13.3 15.8 80.1
2013 206 13.8 14.9 73.8
2014 190 13.7 13.8 70.5
2015 217 14.0 15.5 75.6
2016 236 16.0 14.7 73.3
2017 226 15.8 14.3 76.5
2018 221 14.8 14.9 84.6
2019 206 12.8 16.0 76.2
2020 196 12.8 15.3 75
2021 185 13.8 13.4 82.7
2022 188 14.8 12.7 81.9
2023 191 14.8 12.9 77.5

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 Horse Branch Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 367 19.8 18.5 n/a
1989 381 20.0 19.0 n/a
1990 399 20.6 19.3 n/a
1991 393 19.5 20.1 n/a
1992 380 20.5 18.5 n/a
1993 342 20.0 17.1 n/a
1994 361 20.4 17.7 n/a
1995 228 18.2 12.5 n/a
1996 228 18.2 12.5 n/a
1997 215 17.1 12.6 74.9
1998 200 15.0 13.3 75
1999 193 11.0 17.6 80.3
2000 166 8.8 19.0 83.7
2001 182 11.3 16.2 81.3
2002 197 15.6 12.6 98.5
2003 197 15.6 12.6 98.5
2004 189 15.6 12.1 n/a
2005 179 15.6 11.5 n/a
2006 176 13.3 13.2 93.8
2007 191 15.0 12.7 74.2
2008 194 13.2 14.7 68
2009 182 13.1 13.9 71.4
2010 183 10.1 18.1 74.3
2011 150 11.8 12.7 94
2012 211 13.3 15.8 80.1
2013 206 13.8 14.9 73.8
2014 190 13.7 13.8 70.5
2015 217 14.0 15.5 75.6
2016 236 16.0 14.7 73.3
2017 226 15.8 14.3 76.5
2018 221 14.8 14.9 84.6
2019 206 12.8 16.0 76.2
2020 196 12.8 15.3 75
2021 185 13.8 13.4 82.7
2022 188 14.8 12.7 81.9
2023 191 14.8 12.9 77.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Horse Branch Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $680 (4.9%) $147 (1.1%) $827 (6.0%) $9,487 (68.5%) $1,851 (13.4%) $11,338 (81.8%) $13,853
2019 $417 (3.1%) $169 (1.3%) $585 (4.4%) $9,848 (73.9%) $1,946 (14.6%) $11,794 (88.4%) $13,335
2020 $380 (2.7%) $314 (2.2%) $692 (4.9%) $10,568 (75.5%) $1,797 (12.8%) $12,364 (88.3%) $13,995
2021 $910 (7.1%) $1,080 (8.4%) $1,992 (15.5%) $10,209 (79.6%) $1,252 (9.8%) $11,461 (89.4%) $12,826
2022 $2,398 (13.3%) $506 (2.8%) $2,904 (16.1%) $10,403 (57.5%) $1,852 (10.2%) $12,255 (67.7%) $18,093

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Horse Branch Elementary School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 339th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 187th of 687 Elementary schools
 21.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students206191
 7.3%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic34
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White199185
 7%
Two or More Races41
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.2%77.5%
 1.3%


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Students at Horse Branch Elementary School are 97% White, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 191 students attended Horse Branch Elementary School.

Horse Branch Elementary School ranks 357th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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