Horace Elementary School

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Horace Elementary School ranks 21 st of 50 North Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Horace Elementary School is a public elementary school in Horace, North Dakota, serving 383 students in grades K-5. The school stands out for its consistently high academic performance, low chronic absenteeism, and serving a more affluent student population compared to nearby schools.

Horace Elementary School consistently outperforms the West Fargo 6 district and the state of North Dakota in both mathematics and reading proficiency, with 49% and 50% proficiency in 2023-2024, respectively. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 3-5%, lower than most surrounding schools. Additionally, Horace Elementary has a much lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (around 10%) compared to the 15-30% rates at nearby schools, such as Brooks Harbor Elementary, Aurora Elementary, and Bennett Elementary.

The school's strong performance and unique demographic profile suggest it serves a more affluent population, with higher per-student spending ($12,893 in 2021-2022) compared to the surrounding schools. However, the stark contrast in racial makeup, with Horace Elementary having a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.64%) than nearby schools, warrants further exploration of equity and inclusion efforts. Overall, Horace Elementary's consistent academic success presents opportunities for the school to share best practices and collaborate with lower-performing neighboring schools to help improve outcomes across the West Fargo 6 district.

Detail:

Public K-5

50 Ironwood Dr
Horace, ND 58047

(701) 356-2080

District: West Fargo 6

SchoolDigger Rank:
21^st of 50 North Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,893

Students who attend Horace Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Heritage Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 383

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.6%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Hispanic:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 9.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Horace Elementary School ranks better than 58% of elementary schools in North Dakota. It also ranks 3^rd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the West Fargo 6 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.54. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.6%), two or more races (3.1%), Hispanic (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 9.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Horace Elementary School is 13.3. 8 elementary schools in the West Fargo 6 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Horace Elementary School employs 28.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Horace Elementary School is $12,893, which is the 6^th highest among 10 elementary schools in the West Fargo 6 School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Horace Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

West Fargo 6:

SchoolDigger ranks West Fargo 6 13^th of 20 North Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Horace Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ND State Percentile
2012	79.22	9^th	195	95.4%
2013	80.63	13^th	217	94.0%
2014	68.24	56^th	217	74.2%
2015	74.77	30^th	194	84.5%
2016	83.45	13^th	207	93.7%
2017	75.86	41^st	202	79.7%
2024	61.54	21^st	50	58.0%

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Data source: test scores: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Horace Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	178	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	179
1989	198	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	198
1990	206	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	207
1991	215	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	217
1992	207	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	207
1993	223	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	223
1994	203	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	205
1995	214	1	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	221
1996	214	1	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	221
1997	193	1	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	197
1998	184	1	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	189
1999	187	3	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	193
2000	177	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	182
2001	187	4	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	193
2002	201	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	206
2003	201	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	206
2004	203	0	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	207
2005	219	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	222
2006	185	1	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	189
2007	226	2	4	1	5	n/a	n/a	238
2008	179	2	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	185
2009	185	2	1	1	5	n/a	n/a	194
2010	202	2	2	1	5	n/a	n/a	212
2011	220	2	2	0	9	0	2	235
2012	221	2	2	1	6	0	3	235
2013	216	0	1	3	6	0	1	227
2014	223	0	0	2	5	0	3	233
2015	218	1	0	1	4	0	3	227
2016	209	2	0	4	7	0	4	226
2017	237	2	0	8	3	0	3	253
2018	230	2	0	7	3	0	2	244
2019	229	1	1	6	4	0	2	243
2020	227	4	1	9	7	0	2	250
2021	230	0	0	9	5	0	7	251
2022	281	1	0	8	5	0	10	305
2023	351	6	0	9	5	0	12	383

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 Horace Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	179	6.5	27.5	n/a
1989	198	7.5	26.4	n/a
1990	207	8.0	25.8	n/a
1991	217	7.5	28.9	n/a
1992	207	8.0	25.8	11.1
1993	223	10.6	21.0	17.5
1994	205	10.5	19.5	21
1995	221	10.0	22.1	18.6
1996	221	10.0	22.1	18.6
1997	197	10.0	19.7	18.8
1998	189	12.9	14.7	16.9
1999	193	13.4	14.4	19.2
2000	182	12.8	14.2	31.3
2001	193	11.9	16.2	26.4
2002	206	13.4	15.4	12.6
2003	206	13.4	15.4	12.6
2004	207	14.6	14.2	13
2005	222	14.4	15.4	12.2
2006	189	13.3	14.2	14.8
2007	238	15.1	15.8	10.1
2008	185	14.1	13.1	8.6
2009	194	13.9	14.0	8.2
2010	212	13.8	15.2	9.4
2011	235	13.8	16.9	7.7
2012	235	13.8	16.9	10.2
2013	227	13.8	16.3	8.8
2014	233	13.8	16.7	9.4
2015	227	14.0	16.2	11.9
2016	226	14.0	16.1	18.1
2017	253	16.4	15.4	20.9
2018	244	17.0	14.3	14.3
2019	243	17.0	14.2	14.4
2020	250	20.0	12.5	14.4
2021	251	19.0	13.2	10.8
2022	305	22.4	13.6	6.6
2023	383	28.6	13.3	9.9

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 Horace Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	179	6.5	27.5	n/a
1989	198	7.5	26.4	n/a
1990	207	8.0	25.8	n/a
1991	217	7.5	28.9	n/a
1992	207	8.0	25.8	11.1
1993	223	10.6	21.0	17.5
1994	205	10.5	19.5	21
1995	221	10.0	22.1	18.6
1996	221	10.0	22.1	18.6
1997	197	10.0	19.7	18.8
1998	189	12.9	14.7	16.9
1999	193	13.4	14.4	19.2
2000	182	12.8	14.2	31.3
2001	193	11.9	16.2	26.4
2002	206	13.4	15.4	12.6
2003	206	13.4	15.4	12.6
2004	207	14.6	14.2	13
2005	222	14.4	15.4	12.2
2006	189	13.3	14.2	14.8
2007	238	15.1	15.8	10.1
2008	185	14.1	13.1	8.6
2009	194	13.9	14.0	8.2
2010	212	13.8	15.2	9.4
2011	235	13.8	16.9	7.7
2012	235	13.8	16.9	10.2
2013	227	13.8	16.3	8.8
2014	233	13.8	16.7	9.4
2015	227	14.0	16.2	11.9
2016	226	14.0	16.1	18.1
2017	253	16.4	15.4	20.9
2018	244	17.0	14.3	14.3
2019	243	17.0	14.2	14.4
2020	250	20.0	12.5	14.4
2021	251	19.0	13.2	10.8
2022	305	22.4	13.6	6.6
2023	383	28.6	13.3	9.9

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 Horace Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$395 (3.2%)	$11,957 (96.8%)	$12,352
2020	$378 (3.0%)	$12,076 (97.0%)	$12,453
2021	$930 (6.8%)	$12,663 (93.2%)	$13,593
2022	$852 (6.6%)	$12,041 (93.4%)	$12,893

Data source: North Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Horace Elementary School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	243	383	57.6%
African American	1	6	500%
American Indian	4	5	25%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	6	9	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	229	351	53.3%
Two or More Races	2	12	500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.4%	9.9%	4.5%

Schools Near Horace Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NDSA Mathematics (2024)	NDSA Reading (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NDSA Mathematics All Grades	NDSA Reading All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Horace Elementary School	Public	K-5	50 Ironwood Dr	Horace	58047	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 356-2080	383	29	13.3	9.9%	351 (91.6%)	6 (1.6%)	9 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.1%)	61.5	21^st of 50 public elementary schools	58.0%					(n/a)	49.0	50.0	$12,893	$852	$12,041
Deer Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	6400 54th Ave S	Fargo	58104	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 356-8390	502	37	13.4	11.0%	418 (83.3%)	34 (6.8%)	5 (1.0%)	19 (3.8%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.0%)	82.9	11^th of 50 public elementary schools	78.0%		78.5	9^th of 48 public elementary schools	81.3%	2	61.0	55.0	$12,657	$885	$11,771
Legacy Elementary School	Public	K-5	5150 9th St W	West Fargo	58078	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 356-3740	483	33	14.7	9.9%	400 (82.8%)	30 (6.2%)	13 (2.7%)	5 (1.0%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	29 (6.0%)	72.9	15^th of 50 public elementary schools	70.0%		80.8	8^th of 48 public elementary schools	83.3%	7	57.0	51.0	$11,122	$851	$10,271
Osgood Elementary School	Public	K-5	5550 44th Ave S	Fargo	58104	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 356-2190	564	43	13.0	37.1%	348 (61.7%)	133 (23.6%)	27 (4.8%)	8 (1.4%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (7.3%)	12.9	46^th of 50 public elementary schools	8.0%		17.1	42^nd of 48 public elementary schools	12.5%	4	34.0	29.0	$11,816	$1,253	$10,563
Independence Elementary School	Public	K-5	3700 54th St S	Fargo	58104	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 356-5890	537	36	15.1	21.6%	362 (67.4%)	88 (16.4%)	27 (5.0%)	26 (4.8%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.0%)	58.1	25^th of 50 public elementary schools	50.0%		57.7	22^nd of 48 public elementary schools	54.2%	3	54.0	45.0	$11,752	$847	$10,905
Kennedy Elementary School	Public	K-5	4401 42nd St S	Fargo	58104	Cass County	Fargo 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 446-4200	452	42	10.7	33.4%	284 (62.8%)	105 (23.2%)	24 (5.3%)	16 (3.5%)	9 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.1%)	25.1	40^th of 50 public elementary schools	20.0%		31.3	35^th of 48 public elementary schools	27.1%	5	43.0	29.0	$15,846	$1,438	$14,409
Aurora Elementary School	Public	K-5	3420 9th St W	West Fargo	58078	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 356-2130	529	36	14.8	15.5%	418 (79.0%)	59 (11.2%)	17 (3.2%)	9 (1.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.3%)	55.1	27^th of 50 public elementary schools	46.0%		63.8	20^th of 48 public elementary schools	58.3%	7	50.0	46.0	$11,467	$847	$10,620
Bennett Elementary School	Public	K-5	2000 S 58th Ave	Fargo	58104	Cass County	Fargo 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 446-4000	666	39	17.0	21.0%	471 (70.7%)	83 (12.5%)	27 (4.1%)	27 (4.1%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (7.7%)	78.2	12^th of 50 public elementary schools	76.0%		85.1	7^th of 48 public elementary schools	85.4%	5	57.0	54.0	$12,040	$1,407	$10,633
Freedom Elementary School	Public	K-5	401 26th Ave E	West Fargo	58078	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 356-5221	543	44	12.4	31.1%	308 (56.7%)	163 (30.0%)	15 (2.8%)	38 (7.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.9%)	50.9	30^th of 50 public elementary schools	40.0%		57.1	23^rd of 48 public elementary schools	52.1%	7	47.0	46.0	$11,588	$1,300	$10,288
Centennial Elementary School	Public	K-5	4201 25th St S	Fargo	58104	Cass County	Fargo 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 446-4300	562	39	14.2	26.0%	384 (68.3%)	94 (16.7%)	26 (4.6%)	20 (3.6%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	31 (5.5%)	15.8	45^th of 50 public elementary schools	10.0%		23.9	38^th of 48 public elementary schools	20.8%	7	37.0	26.0	$13,299	$1,736	$11,563

Frequently Asked Questions about Horace Elementary School

What district is Horace Elementary School in?

West Fargo 6

How many students attend Horace Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 383 students attended Horace Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Horace Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Horace Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Heritage Middle School

Is Horace Elementary School a good school?

Horace Elementary School ranks 21^st of 50 North Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Horace Elementary School?

Students at Horace Elementary School are 92% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.

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