Ernest Horn Elementary School

www.iowacityschools.org/HornES

442 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Ernest Horn Elementary School, located on Koser Avenue in Iowa City, is a public elementary school serving the Iowa City Community School District. Named in honor of the influential educator and University of Iowa professor Ernest Horn, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and benefits from the academic environment of the surrounding area. It is well-regarded for providing a nurturing and student-centered learning environment that emphasizes core academic disciplines while fostering social-emotional development.

The school is known for its commitment to inclusive education, aiming to meet the diverse needs of its student population through a variety of instructional strategies and support services. With a strong focus on literacy and foundational skills, Horn Elementary strives to prepare its students for academic success in middle school and beyond. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, active parental involvement, and a curriculum designed to challenge young learners, the school maintains a reputation for being a stable and supportive pillar within the Iowa City educational system.

442

Total Students

35.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ernest Horn Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	28
Black	175
Asian	34
Two or More	27
Pacific Islander	1

White
177 (40.0 %)
Black
175 (39.6 %)
Asian
34 (7.7 %)
Hispanic
28 (6.3 %)
Two or More
27 (6.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Iowa City Comm School District
Phone:	(319)688-1115
Website:	http://www.iowacityschools.org/HornES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	442
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	235
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ernest Horn Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	79
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	55
Grade 6	44

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ernest Horn Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	228	51.6%
Male	214	48.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)