Serving 191 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Horse Branch Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horse Branch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Horse Branch Elementary School's student population of 191 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horse Branch Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horse Branch Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#421 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
1%
11%
White
97%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horse Branch Elementary School's ranking?
Horse Branch Elementary School is ranked #421 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Horse Branch Elementary School often compared to?
Horse Branch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wayland Alexander Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Horse Branch Elementary School?
191 students attend Horse Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Horse Branch Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horse Branch Elementary School?
Horse Branch Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Horse Branch Elementary School offer ?
Horse Branch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Horse Branch Elementary School part of?
Horse Branch Elementary School is part of Ohio County School District.
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