At a glance
Reported students
453
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa elementary enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 663 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
360
Ernest Horn Elementary School: 453 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
13.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 416
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35.16
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.8:1
What the reported data says about Ernest Horn Elementary School
Ernest Horn Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Iowa City. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Iowa City Comm School District. NCES reports 453 students for 2024–25.
Among 663 elementary schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 322 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, close to the Iowa median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (43.5%) and White (33.6%). English learners represent 30% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Ernest Horn Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.21 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.99 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 30%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.99
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White33.6%
- Hispanic5.7%
- Black43.5%
- Asian9.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Iowa City Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Weber Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
456 reported students
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
464 reported students
Alexander Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
436 reported students
Christine Grant Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
426 reported students
Norman Borlaug Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
405 reported students
Penn Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
512 reported students
Public schools near Ernest Horn Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School Elementary · Iowa City Comm School District | PK–05 | 217 | 1.2 mi |
| Weber Elementary Elementary · Iowa City Comm School District | PK–05 | 456 | 1.8 mi |
| Central Elementary School Elementary · Iowa City Comm School District | PK–05 | 343 | 1.8 mi |
| Horace Mann Elementary School Elementary · Iowa City Comm School District | PK–05 | 207 | 2.2 mi |
| Longfellow Elementary School Elementary · Iowa City Comm School District | PK–05 | 325 | 2.3 mi |
| Norman Borlaug Elementary School Elementary · Iowa City Comm School District | PK–05 | 405 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ernest Horn Elementary School
What grades does Ernest Horn Elementary School serve?
Ernest Horn Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Iowa City Comm School District.
How many students attend Ernest Horn Elementary School?
Ernest Horn Elementary School reported 453 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 663 Iowa elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 416 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ernest Horn Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.6:1, based on 453 students and 33.21 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ernest Horn Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ernest Horn Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Iowa City Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ernest Horn Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ernest Horn Elementary School in?
Ernest Horn Elementary School is part of Iowa City Comm School District, based in Iowa City, IA, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ernest Horn Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lincoln Elementary School (1.2 mi), Weber Elementary (1.8 mi), Central Elementary School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.