- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 6.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Horatio, AR
Horatio Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Horatio Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050786000501
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horatio Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Arkansas schools.
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 313
- students enrolled
Horatio Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Horatio School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050786000501 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Horatio Elementary School shrank from 373 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (-11.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 050786000501 · Horatio, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 10.1:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Horatio High School (335 students)
Horatio Elementary School shrank from 373 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (-11.5%). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Horatio Elementary School compares
Horatio Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 22% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,638
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Horatio Elementary School is about as mixed as the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Horatio School District reports $13,638 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horatio Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horatio High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horatio Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide elementary 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 (~313 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horatio Elementary School
How many students attend Horatio Elementary School?
Horatio Elementary School has 313 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Horatio, AR. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horatio Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horatio Elementary School is 10.1:1, which is 26% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 36% 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 Horatio Elementary School?
62.7% of students at Horatio Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horatio Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Horatio Elementary School is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Horatio, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horatio Elementary School?
Horatio Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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).
What other schools are in Horatio School District?
Besides Horatio Elementary School, Horatio School District also operates Horatio High School (335 students). See the Horatio School District district page for the complete list.