What grades does Ernest Horn Elementary School serve?

Ernest Horn Elementary School operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Iowa City area.

Where is Ernest Horn Elementary School located?

Ernest Horn Elementary School is a urban school in Iowa City, IA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ernest Horn Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ernest Horn Elementary School is 11.9:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Iowa City, IA?

Schools in Iowa City include Ernest Horn Elementary School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Iowa City area.

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Ernest Horn Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

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Iowa City, IA 52246

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Upcoming Events

Nov

Wed

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Mon

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Winter Break - No School

Mar

Mon

Spring BreakBreakDistrict-wide

School closed for spring break. Check camp and childcare plans.

May

Fri

Last Day of SchoolEventDistrict-wide

Last day of school for students - 2026-2027 school year

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School Profile

Grades

PK–6

Enrollment

430

Student:Teacher

11.9:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Iowa City Comm School District

Econ. Disadvantaged

59.5%

Phone

(319)688-1115

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

58%

19th percentile in IA

Math Proficiency

59%

31th percentile in IA

Chronic Absenteeism

10.6%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

41 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.9:1

Near average in IA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

416

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

35.16

100% fully certified

Counselors

0.99000001

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,391

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,143

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$18,544

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 12%State 42%Local 46%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$290,939

+3.9% 1yr+29.2% 5yr

Iowa City, IA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

25.7%

Below 150% poverty line

3.9%

Unemployment rate

5.2%

Uninsured residents

3.8%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,873

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,742

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

453

Current enrollment

Stable(-3% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Nov 25, 2026

Thanksgiving Break

Thanksgiving Break - No School

Break

Mon, Dec 21, 2026

Winter Break

Winter Break - No School

Break

Mon, Mar 22, 2027

Spring Break

Spring Break - No School

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Iowa City Comm School District. Ernest Horn Elementary School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide Labor Day holiday, no school	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Thanksgiving Break - No School	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide Winter Break - No School	Break	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Spring Break - No School	Break	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide Last day of school for students - 2026-2027 school year	Event	—