Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Horatio Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horatio Elementary School's student population of 330 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Learner ~ Every Dream ~ Every Day
School Rankings
Horatio Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horatio Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#500 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
15%
Black
1%
19%
White
78%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horatio Elementary School's ranking?
Horatio Elementary School is ranked #500 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Horatio Elementary School often compared to?
Horatio Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horatio High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Horatio Elementary School?
330 students attend Horatio Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Horatio Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horatio Elementary School?
Horatio Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Horatio Elementary School offer ?
Horatio Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Horatio Elementary School part of?
Horatio Elementary School is part of Horatio School District.
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