Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Newark, New Jersey 07107 · Newark Public School District
#1477 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#47625 of 50,301 nationally
About Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School is a public elementary located in Newark, in the Newark Public School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 690 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 15.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1477th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (54th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 690.
There are 75 schools in Newark; Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School ranks 66th of 70 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)12%
- Reading proficiency (30%)15%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)88.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 15%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 12%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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First Avenue School
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Salome Urena Elementary School
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516 students · 1.0 km away
Sussex Avenue School
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545 students · 1.1 km away
Franklin Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
725 students · 1.1 km away
Gordon Parks Academy
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268 students · 1.1 km away
Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary
East Orange · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
245 students · 1.2 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School a good school?
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 15.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1477 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School ranks #1477 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #47625 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School?
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School had 690 students in 2025.
Is Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dr. William H. Horton Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.