Herman L. Horn Elementary

www.rcps.us/HLHorn

407 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Herman L. Horn Elementary School is a public school located in Vinton, Virginia, serving students in the Roanoke County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating a structured curriculum with a focus on community values, the school aims to prepare children for future educational success while encouraging them to become responsible, curious citizens.

Beyond the classroom, Herman L. Horn Elementary places a strong emphasis on family and community involvement. The school maintains active communication with parents and stakeholders, believing that a collaborative partnership between home and school is essential for student growth. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, the school utilizes modern instructional strategies and resources to meet the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that each child has the opportunity to thrive in a safe and nurturing atmosphere.

407

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Herman L. Horn Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	285
Hispanic	40
Black	40
Asian	5
Two or More	37

White
285 (70.0 %)
Hispanic
40 (9.8 %)
Black
40 (9.8 %)
Two or More
37 (9.1 %)
Asian
5 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Roanoke County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)857-5007
Website:	http://www.rcps.us/HLHorn
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	329
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 29

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 59