A
Very Good
85/100

Herman L. Horn Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1002 Ruddell Rd, Vinton, VA 24179
Overall
A
85/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.3 grade levels above the U.S. average · 68th percentile in Virginia
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

85
Repit Score
out of 100
425
Students
enrolled
12.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%68/1000.3 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 83% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +30 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency72% (−5 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency77% (−4 pts vs. state avg 81%)
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 Virginia 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%82%reading -6 pts, math -7 pts23rd percentile (list)
Low-income67%72%reading +4 pts, math -2 pts49th 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 1002 Ruddell Rd
City Vinton
ZIP Code 24179
District 5103330
NCES School ID 510333001452
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 24179

Understanding the community around Herman L. Horn Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $67,996
Per Capita Income $39,395
Poverty Rate 6.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.3%
High School or Higher 90.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $209,300
Median Rent $852
Owner-Occupied 72.2%
Renter-Occupied 27.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Herman L. Horn Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.6%
Female 45.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 67.8%
Hispanic/Latino 11.1%
Black 11.3%
Two or More Races 8.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 425
Teachers (FTE) 34.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Herman L. Horn Elementary?
Herman L. Horn Elementary has a Repit School Score of 85 out of 100, earning a grade of A. 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 Herman L. Horn Elementary?
Herman L. Horn Elementary has 425 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1.
What grades does Herman L. Horn Elementary serve?
Herman L. Horn Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Herman L. Horn Elementary receive per student?
Herman L. Horn Elementary receives $14,015 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Herman L. Horn Elementary in 24179 ▼
Avg Home Value
$292,628
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,392
1-Year Change
+8.0%
% Renters
27.8%

Other Schools in 24179

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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