- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Horton, KS
Horton Elem
Federal NCES profile for Horton Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200747001041
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horton Elem earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Kansas schools.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 226
- students enrolled
Horton Elem has class sizes smaller than 71% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Brown County · Kansas
NCES ID 200747001041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Horton Elem grew from 211 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 200747001041 · Horton, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
226 enr · 11.9:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Everest Middle (151 students)
Horton Elem grew from 211 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Horton Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Horton Elem
226 students
- Everest Middle
Everest Middle
151 students
- Horton High
Horton High
147 students
What this shows Horton Elem reports 226 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horton Elem compares
Horton Elem is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▲ 26% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 226 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
226
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in Kansas - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$17,701
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Horton Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Brown County reports $17,701 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horton Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everest Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horton High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horton Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~226 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horton Elem
How many students attend Horton Elem?
Horton Elem has 226 students enrolled. It is a public school in Horton, KS. CCD year-over-year: 211 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horton Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Horton Elem is 11.9:1, which is 14% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 24% 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 Horton Elem?
53.6% of students at Horton Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horton Elem?
The largest demographic group at Horton Elem is White at 70.4% of enrollment, in Horton, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horton Elem?
Horton Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in South Brown County?
Besides Horton Elem, South Brown County also operates Everest Middle (151 students) and Horton High (147 students). See the South Brown County district page for the complete list.