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Horatio Elementary School

Summary:

Horatio Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Horatio, Arkansas, with 373 students enrolled. The school is part of the Horatio School District, which is ranked 123 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Horatio Elementary School faces several challenges, including lower-than-average test scores across all subjects and grade levels compared to the state averages. The school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 76.71% to 79.02% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average and indicates a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Additionally, the school's spending per student, at $8,796 in 2018-2019, is slightly below the state average, which may contribute to the lower academic performance.

Interestingly, the nearby Oscar Hamilton Elementary School in Foreman, AR, outperforms Horatio Elementary School on most academic measures, including higher test scores and a higher statewide ranking. This suggests that the challenges faced by Horatio Elementary School may be unique to the school or district, rather than a broader regional issue. Addressing the needs of the economically disadvantaged student population and learning from the successes of nearby higher-performing schools may be crucial for Horatio Elementary School to improve its academic outcomes and provide a better educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 205 Isbell St
       Horatio, AR  71842

(870) 832-2891

District: Horatio School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
262nd of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,796 Help


Students who attend Horatio Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Horatio High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  330

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.2%
Hispanic:
16.4%
American Indian:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Horatio Elementary School ranks worse than 52.7% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.22. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.2%), Hispanic (16.4%), American Indian (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Horatio Elementary School is 13.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Horatio Elementary School is $8,796.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Horatio School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Horatio School District 123rd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Horatio Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 58.66 184th 411 55.2%
2006 65.03 148th 402 63.2%
2007 70.27 123rd 440 72.0%
2008 49.88 264th 439 39.9%
2009 55.18 235th 445 47.2%
2010 59.97 201st 457 56.0%
2011 69.38 145th 471 69.2%
2012 58.40 234th 468 50.0%
2013 58.25 226th 476 52.5%
2014 47.06 301st 471 36.1%
2015 48.05 232nd 466 50.2%
2016 35.24 362nd 494 26.7%
2017 47.06 269th 485 44.5%
2018 58.96 209th 480 56.5%
2019 66.04 170th 488 65.2%
2021 63.16 185th 496 62.7%
2022 59.97 207th 487 57.5%
2023 45.38 309th 492 37.2%
2024 50.22 262nd 497 47.3%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Horatio Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 237 1 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 243
1989 277 2 n/a 2 2 n/a n/a 0 283
1990 261 2 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 273
1991 300 2 0 14 2 n/a n/a 0 318
1992 321 2 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1993 295 1 0 19 2 n/a n/a 0 317
1994 286 1 0 24 1 n/a n/a 0 312
1995 279 0 0 32 3 n/a n/a 0 314
1996 279 0 0 32 3 n/a n/a 0 314
1997 265 0 0 45 5 n/a n/a 0 315
1998 267 2 0 36 4 n/a n/a 0 309
1999 269 3 0 36 4 n/a n/a 0 312
2000 269 3 0 44 2 n/a n/a 0 318
2001 287 2 0 48 5 n/a n/a 0 342
2002 286 2 0 77 8 n/a n/a 0 373
2003 286 2 0 77 8 n/a n/a 0 373
2004 271 7 0 90 8 n/a n/a 0 376
2005 304 3 0 94 7 n/a n/a 0 408
2006 295 1 0 100 5 n/a n/a 0 401
2007 278 5 0 101 10 n/a n/a 0 394
2008 291 7 0 108 13 n/a n/a 0 419
2009 298 10 0 120 20 n/a n/a 0 448
2010 313 12 0 120 17 0 0 0 462
2011 323 6 0 117 15 0 0 0 461
2012 332 5 0 115 17 0 0 0 469
2013 322 3 0 120 17 0 0 0 462
2014 339 5 0 127 16 0 0 0 487
2015 368 6 0 126 15 0 2 0 517
2016 351 4 0 107 10 0 3 0 475
2017 353 3 0 98 9 0 5 0 468
2018 361 5 0 117 12 0 3 0 498
2019 359 7 0 103 10 5 3 0 487
2020 341 5 0 99 11 1 4 0 461
2021 304 5 0 85 8 1 7 0 410
2022 290 4 0 89 5 0 7 0 395
2023 275 6 0 78 8 0 6 0 373
2024 258 3 0 54 11 0 4 0 330

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 Horatio Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 243 13.4 18.1 n/a
1989 283 17.0 16.6 n/a
1990 273 17.0 16.0 45.1
1991 318 14.7 21.6 45.9
1992 346 18.4 18.8 43.1
1993 317 18.9 16.8 39.7
1994 312 16.7 18.7 40.4
1995 314 17.7 17.7 47.5
1996 314 17.7 17.7 47.5
1997 315 17.6 17.9 47.6
1998 309 17.6 17.6 52.1
1999 312 14.3 21.8 62.2
2000 318 24.0 13.3 57.5
2001 342 25.0 13.7 56.7
2002 373 23.0 16.2 68.6
2003 373 23.0 16.2 68.6
2004 376 26.0 14.5 65.2
2005 408 29.0 14.1 61.8
2006 401 25.0 16.0 63.6
2007 394 29.0 13.6 64.7
2008 419 29.0 14.4 69.2
2009 448 30.0 14.9 67
2010 462 37.4 13.2 64.1
2011 461 32.8 14.0 68.5
2012 469 30.5 15.3 64.8
2013 462 29.9 15.4 69.5
2014 487 30.0 16.2 73.7
2015 517 32.0 16.1 75
2016 475 31.0 15.3 75.6
2017 468 31.9 14.6 36.3
2018 498 35.0 14.2 36.9
2019 487 35.1 13.8 78.2
2020 461 35.0 13.1 79.2
2021 410 33.7 12.1 79
2022 395 27.9 14.1 76.7
2023 373 31.0 12.0 77.5
2024 330 24.0 13.7 83.6

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 Horatio Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 243 13.4 18.1 n/a
1989 283 17.0 16.6 n/a
1990 273 17.0 16.0 45.1
1991 318 14.7 21.6 45.9
1992 346 18.4 18.8 43.1
1993 317 18.9 16.8 39.7
1994 312 16.7 18.7 40.4
1995 314 17.7 17.7 47.5
1996 314 17.7 17.7 47.5
1997 315 17.6 17.9 47.6
1998 309 17.6 17.6 52.1
1999 312 14.3 21.8 62.2
2000 318 24.0 13.3 57.5
2001 342 25.0 13.7 56.7
2002 373 23.0 16.2 68.6
2003 373 23.0 16.2 68.6
2004 376 26.0 14.5 65.2
2005 408 29.0 14.1 61.8
2006 401 25.0 16.0 63.6
2007 394 29.0 13.6 64.7
2008 419 29.0 14.4 69.2
2009 448 30.0 14.9 67
2010 462 37.4 13.2 64.1
2011 461 32.8 14.0 68.5
2012 469 30.5 15.3 64.8
2013 462 29.9 15.4 69.5
2014 487 30.0 16.2 73.7
2015 517 32.0 16.1 75
2016 475 31.0 15.3 75.6
2017 468 31.9 14.6 36.3
2018 498 35.0 14.2 36.9
2019 487 35.1 13.8 78.2
2020 461 35.0 13.1 79.2
2021 410 33.7 12.1 79
2022 395 27.9 14.1 76.7
2023 373 31.0 12.0 77.5
2024 330 24.0 13.7 83.6

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 Horatio Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,780 (20.2%) $7,016 (79.8%) $8,796

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Horatio Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 170th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 309th of 492 Elementary schools
 28%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Horatio Elementary School)79.673.9
 5.7%
   3rd Grade English (Horatio School District)79.673.9
 5.7%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Horatio Elementary School)75.954.8
 21.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Horatio School District)75.954.8
 21.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Horatio Elementary School)44.528.6
 15.9%
   3rd Grade Science (Horatio School District)44.528.6
 15.9%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Horatio Elementary School)57.447.6
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Horatio School District)57.447.6
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Horatio Elementary School)71.762.7
 9%
   4th Grade English (Horatio School District)71.762.7
 9%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Horatio Elementary School)58.533.9
 24.6%
   4th Grade Math (Horatio School District)58.533.9
 24.6%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Horatio Elementary School)47.218.6
 28.6%
   4th Grade Science (Horatio School District)47.218.6
 28.6%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Horatio Elementary School)56.639
 17.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Horatio School District)56.639
 17.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Horatio Elementary School)79.363.6
 15.7%
   5th Grade English (Horatio School District)79.363.6
 15.7%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Horatio Elementary School)49.428.8
 20.6%
   5th Grade Math (Horatio School District)49.428.8
 20.6%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Horatio Elementary School)45.542.4
 3.1%
   5th Grade Science (Horatio School District)45.542.4
 3.1%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Horatio Elementary School)50.731.9
 18.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Horatio School District)50.731.9
 18.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Horatio Elementary School)66.268.8
 2.6%
   6th Grade English (Horatio School District)66.268.8
 2.6%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Horatio Elementary School)56.328.2
 28.1%
   6th Grade Math (Horatio School District)56.328.2
 28.1%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Horatio Elementary School)50.731.2
 19.5%
   6th Grade Science (Horatio School District)50.731.2
 19.5%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Horatio Elementary School)47.939
 8.9%
   6th Grade Reading (Horatio School District)47.939
 8.9%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students487373
 23.4%
African American76
 14.3%
American Indian108
 20%
Asian00
Hispanic10378
 24.3%
Pacific Islander50
 100%
White359275
 23.4%
Two or More Races36
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.2%77.5%
 0.8%

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

High : Horatio High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 330 students attended Horatio Elementary School.

Students at Horatio Elementary School are 78% White, 16% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

Horatio Elementary School ranks 262nd of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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