C
Below Average
57/100

Ernest Horn Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 600 Koser Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246
Overall
C
57/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
0.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 34th percentile in Iowa
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Iowa schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

57
Repit Score
out of 100
430
Students
enrolled
11.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%34/1000.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 59% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Iowa schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +1 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Iowa. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency67% (−2 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency72% (+3 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Iowa state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White77%77%reading +3 pts, math +1 pts60th percentile (list)
Black47%57%reading +11 pts, math +21 pts83rd percentile (list)
Low-income47%57%reading -5 pts, math +2 pts30th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 600 Koser Ave
City Iowa City
ZIP Code 52246
District 1914700
NCES School ID 191470000885
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 52246

Understanding the community around Ernest Horn Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $51,627
Per Capita Income $44,276
Poverty Rate 16.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.1%
High School or Higher 96.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $305,400
Median Rent $1,000
Owner-Occupied 40.9%
Renter-Occupied 59.1%
View full data for ZIP 52246 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ernest Horn Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.0%
Female 53.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 41.6%
White 38.6%
Asian 7.2%
Two or More Races 7.0%
Hispanic/Latino 5.1%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 430
Teachers (FTE) 36.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ernest Horn Elementary School?
Ernest Horn Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 57 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Ernest Horn Elementary School?
Ernest Horn Elementary School has 430 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1.
What grades does Ernest Horn Elementary School serve?
Ernest Horn Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ernest Horn Elementary School receive per student?
Ernest Horn Elementary School receives $16,397 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ernest Horn Elementary School in 52246 ▼
Avg Home Value
$308,255
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,284
1-Year Change
+9.9%
% Renters
59.1%

Other Schools in 52246

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026