Herman L. Horn Elementary

Summary:

Herman L. Horn Elementary is a public elementary school located in Vinton, Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 407 and is part of the Roanoke County Public Schools district.

The school has a relatively diverse student population, with 70.02% White, 9.83% African American, 9.83% Hispanic, and 1.23% Asian students. Academically, the school has shown consistent performance, with proficiency rates in SOL (Standards of Learning) tests that are generally higher than the state averages, particularly in Mathematics and English Reading. For example, the school's 3rd grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 78.18%, compared to the state average of 70.11%. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.1 to 14.1 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby Roanoke City Public Schools. However, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 52.85% in 2021-2022 to 72.24% in 2022-2023, suggesting a growing population of students from lower-income families.

When compared to nearby schools in the Roanoke County Public Schools district, Herman L. Horn Elementary generally performs better than the Roanoke City Public Schools, which have lower proficiency rates and lower SchoolDigger rankings. For example, Bonsack Elementary, which is also in the Roanoke County district, has significantly higher proficiency rates and a higher SchoolDigger ranking than Herman L. Horn Elementary. However, the school's ranking and performance have been somewhat inconsistent over the years, ranging from 309 out of 1099 Virginia elementary schools in 2016-2017 (rated 4 stars) to 683 out of 1105 schools in 2018-2019 (rated 2 stars), suggesting a need for continued focus on improving student outcomes, particularly for subgroups like students with disabilities.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1002 Ruddell Rd
       Vinton, VA  24179


(540) 857-5007

District: Roanoke County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
373rd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,889 Help


Students who attend Herman L. Horn Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    William Byrd Middle
High:    William Byrd High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  425

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.8%
African American:
11.3%
Hispanic:
11.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.3% Help


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Compare Details Herman L. Horn Elementary ranks better than 66.5% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 12th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Roanoke County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.86. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.8%), African American (11.3%), Hispanic (11.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Herman L. Horn Elementary is 12.3, which is the 3rd best among 16 elementary schools in the Roanoke County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Herman L. Horn Elementary is $8,889, which is the 8th highest among 16 elementary schools in the Roanoke County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Herman L. Horn Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Herman L. Horn Elementary 373rd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Herman L. Horn Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Roanoke County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Roanoke County Public Schools 12th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Herman L. Horn Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Herman L. Horn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 45.34 649th 1062 38.9%
2006 61.18 421st 1071 60.7%
2007 48.58 622nd 1083 42.6%
2008 56.40 501st 1081 53.7%
2009 43.38 734th 1082 32.2%
2010 59.60 454th 1113 59.2%
2011 58.07 485th 1117 56.6%
2012 60.66 428th 1117 61.7%
2013 62.80 416th 1120 62.9%
2014 49.51 613th 1110 44.8%
2015 67.91 331st 1100 69.9%
2016 55.96 532nd 1096 51.5%
2017 69.84 309th 1099 71.9%
2018 48.90 642nd 1097 41.5%
2019 45.59 683rd 1105 38.2%
2021 59.27 478th 1103 56.7%
2022 65.00 408th 1109 63.2%
2023 64.61 410th 1114 63.2%
2024 68.86 373rd 1114 66.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Herman L. Horn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 71.45 245th 1036 76.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Herman L. Horn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.85 516th 1100 53.1%
2024 68.51 355th 1098 67.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Herman L. Horn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 38.91 278th 355 21.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Herman L. Horn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.45 324th 1093 70.4%
2024 65.27 405th 1101 63.2%
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Rank History for White students at Herman L. Horn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.01 425th 984 56.8%
2024 59.82 423rd 979 56.8%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, August 27, 2011

Open Quote My son went from being a grade level behind in reading and is now reading above grade level. The 100 book challenge was such a great idea. They also get metals for every 100 they hit. He read a total of 281 books. And before was never intersted in reading. His teacher took out the extra time to really get on my sons level and find reading he was intersted in. Once he began to catch up he just took off. He has since improved in math as well. This is a fantastic school. We went to Bot. Co. schools for 4 years and never was all that impressed. They just didn't take out the time to get to know each student and greet them everyday like Herman L Horn does. I now have a 3rd and 5th grader getting ready to start their 2nd year at the best school in our area as far as I am concerned. And my child was also held back at a Bot. Co. school and I don't think that would of ever happened if he would of been at HLH becasue I know they would of took out the extra time to do whatever it took to help him out and get him were he needed be. Everyone is very friendly and I'm so glad my children are attending such a wonderful school.. Thanks HLH for all your fantastic work with my children. :) Close Quote



Enrollment information for Herman L. Horn Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 400 400
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 423 423
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 441 441
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 453 453
1993 440 7 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1994 445 6 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1995 475 10 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1996 475 10 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1997 475 13 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 493
1998 510 6 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 522
1999 533 11 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 547
2000 417 23 2 2 0 n/a n/a -4 440
2001 387 21 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2002 393 23 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2003 393 23 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2004 394 31 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2005 394 24 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2006 414 23 2 7 1 n/a n/a 2 449
2007 397 22 2 11 1 n/a n/a 1 434
2008 401 22 2 13 1 n/a n/a 1 440
2009 402 19 4 14 1 n/a n/a 0 440
2010 386 22 3 15 1 n/a n/a 0 427
2011 382 16 4 22 0 0 16 0 440
2012 367 14 3 25 0 0 20 0 429
2013 354 17 3 34 0 0 27 0 435
2014 347 22 4 35 0 0 30 0 438
2015 324 19 4 30 0 0 26 0 403
2016 317 30 4 36 0 0 34 0 421
2017 336 29 8 24 1 0 28 0 426
2018 305 30 6 23 1 0 32 0 397
2019 330 36 6 34 1 0 34 0 441
2020 327 34 7 30 0 0 39 0 437
2021 314 36 7 30 0 0 38 0 425
2022 299 37 6 29 1 0 31 0 403
2023 285 40 5 40 0 0 37 0 407
2024 288 48 5 47 2 0 35 0 425

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 Herman L. Horn Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 400 26.2 15.2 n/a
1990 423 28.4 14.8 n/a
1991 441 30.0 14.7 n/a
1992 453 30.6 14.8 n/a
1993 452 29.0 15.6 n/a
1994 459 23.4 n/a 6.1
1995 489 n/a 0.0 7.2
1996 489 n/a 0.0 7.2
1997 493 n/a 0.0 7.1
1998 522 n/a 0.0 7.1
1999 547 31.0 17.6 8.4
2000 440 n/a 0.0 33.1
2001 413 33.9 12.2 35.4
2002 423 45.6 9.3 31.4
2003 423 45.6 9.3 31.4
2004 439 41.4 10.6 34.6
2005 432 35.3 12.2 37.7
2006 449 46.0 9.8 37.1
2007 434 40.0 10.9 39.7
2008 440 31.6 13.9 39.6
2009 440 32.1 13.7 40.9
2010 427 29.4 14.5 41.2
2011 440 28.1 15.6 44.1
2012 429 27.3 15.6 49.7
2013 435 28.6 15.1 47.4
2014 438 27.1 16.1 52.1
2015 403 30.0 13.4 47.4
2016 421 30.0 14.0 51.1
2017 426 30.5 13.9 48.6
2018 397 31.0 12.7 51.9
2019 441 29.6 14.8 52.8
2020 437 30.5 14.3 48.7
2021 425 30.0 14.1 n/a
2022 403 31.5 12.7 52.9
2023 407 33.5 12.1 72.2
2024 425 34.5 12.3 75.3

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 Herman L. Horn Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 400 26.2 15.2 n/a
1990 423 28.4 14.8 n/a
1991 441 30.0 14.7 n/a
1992 453 30.6 14.8 n/a
1993 452 29.0 15.6 n/a
1994 459 23.4 n/a 6.1
1995 489 n/a 0.0 7.2
1996 489 n/a 0.0 7.2
1997 493 n/a 0.0 7.1
1998 522 n/a 0.0 7.1
1999 547 31.0 17.6 8.4
2000 440 n/a 0.0 33.1
2001 413 33.9 12.2 35.4
2002 423 45.6 9.3 31.4
2003 423 45.6 9.3 31.4
2004 439 41.4 10.6 34.6
2005 432 35.3 12.2 37.7
2006 449 46.0 9.8 37.1
2007 434 40.0 10.9 39.7
2008 440 31.6 13.9 39.6
2009 440 32.1 13.7 40.9
2010 427 29.4 14.5 41.2
2011 440 28.1 15.6 44.1
2012 429 27.3 15.6 49.7
2013 435 28.6 15.1 47.4
2014 438 27.1 16.1 52.1
2015 403 30.0 13.4 47.4
2016 421 30.0 14.0 51.1
2017 426 30.5 13.9 48.6
2018 397 31.0 12.7 51.9
2019 441 29.6 14.8 52.8
2020 437 30.5 14.3 48.7
2021 425 30.0 14.1 n/a
2022 403 31.5 12.7 52.9
2023 407 33.5 12.1 72.2
2024 425 34.5 12.3 75.3

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 Herman L. Horn Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $810 (9.9%) $7,386 (90.1%) $8,197
2020 $738 (9.2%) $7,270 (90.8%) $8,008
2021 $874 (9.8%) $8,015 (90.2%) $8,889

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Herman L. Horn Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 683rd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 410th of 1114 Elementary schools
 25%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Herman L. Horn Elementary)8176.9
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Roanoke County Public Schools)8881
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Herman L. Horn Elementary)6969.2
 0.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Roanoke County Public Schools)8077.5
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Herman L. Horn Elementary)8680.3
 5.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Roanoke County Public Schools)8980.8
 8.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Herman L. Horn Elementary)6883.1
 15.1%
   4th Grade English Reading (Roanoke County Public Schools)8084.9
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Herman L. Horn Elementary)6965.5
 3.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Roanoke County Public Schools)8880.3
 7.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Herman L. Horn Elementary)8570.7
 14.3%
   5th Grade Science (Roanoke County Public Schools)8777
 10.1%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Herman L. Horn Elementary)7975.9
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Reading (Roanoke County Public Schools)8378.9
 4.1%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students441407
 7.7%
African American3640
 11.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian65
 16.7%
Hispanic3440
 17.6%
Pacific Islander00
White330285
 13.6%
Two or More Races3437
 8.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.8%72.2%
 19.4%


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Herman L. Horn Elementary ranks 373rd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Herman L. Horn Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : William Byrd Middle
High : William Byrd High

Students at Herman L. Horn Elementary are 68% White, 11% African American, 11% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 425 students attended Herman L. Horn Elementary.


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

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