- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vinton, VA
Herman L. Horn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Herman L. Horn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510333001452
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herman L. Horn Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Vinton · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Herman L. Horn Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herman L. Horn Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Vinton, VA.
School address
District: Roanoke County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510333001452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Herman L. Horn Elementary held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 510333001452 · Vinton, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 12.1:1 · 72.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: William Byrd High (1,134 students)
Herman L. Horn Elementary held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Herman L. Horn Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Byrd H
William Byrd High
1,134 students
- Cave Spring Hi
Cave Spring High
1,046 students
- Northside High
Northside High
919 students
- Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley High
832 students
- William Byrd M
William Byrd Middle
802 students
- This school 399
Herman L. Horn Elementary
399 students
What this shows Herman L. Horn Elementary reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herman L. Horn Elementary compares
Herman L. Horn Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 25% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 22% in Virginia - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,365
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.2%
African American 11.5%
Two or More 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Herman L. Horn Elementary is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roanoke County Public Schools reports $13,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Herman L. Horn Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Byrd High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cave Spring High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hidden Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Byrd Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herman L. Horn Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Vinton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~399 students)
Frequently asked questions about Herman L. Horn Elementary
How many students attend Herman L. Horn Elementary?
Herman L. Horn Elementary has 399 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vinton, VA. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herman L. Horn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Herman L. Horn Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 13% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Herman L. Horn Elementary?
72.2% of students at Herman L. Horn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herman L. Horn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Herman L. Horn Elementary is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in Vinton, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herman L. Horn Elementary?
Herman L. Horn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Herman L. Horn Elementary rank among public schools in Vinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Herman L. Horn Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Vinton, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Roanoke County Public Schools?
Besides Herman L. Horn Elementary, Roanoke County Public Schools also operates William Byrd High (1,134 students), Cave Spring High (1,046 students), and Northside High (919 students). See the Roanoke County Public Schools district page for the complete list.