Very Good
#488 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 38% in state
Horton Elem
Elementary School · South Brown County · Horton, KS
A South Brown County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
300 E 16th, Horton, KS 66439
- Math 37% proficient (2025)
- Reading 37% proficient (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Horton Elem score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Horton Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,840/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Horton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,333
Median home value
$81,800
Median rent
$625/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
64.1%
Poverty rate
22.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66439; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
South Brown County
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,701NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Horton Elem is listed in South Brown County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Horton Elem
Horton Elem is a public elementary school in Horton, KS, part of South Brown County, serving approximately 229 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #488 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Horton Elem
What grades does Horton Elem serve?
Horton Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Horton Elem?
Horton Elem has an enrollment of approximately 229 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horton Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Horton Elem is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Horton Elem rank in KS?
Horton Elem ranks #488 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Horton Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Horton Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Horton Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Horton Elem has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Horton Elem a charter school?
No, Horton Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Horton Elem a Title I school?
No, Horton Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Horton Elem?
56.8% of students at Horton Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 229
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Brown County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (785) 486-2616
- Area population (ZIP 66439)
- 2,585
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66439; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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