Horicon Elementary School

www.horicon.k12.wi.us

372 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Van Brunt Elementary, located in Horicon, Wisconsin, serves as the primary educational facility for the district's youngest learners. As part of the Horicon School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging environment that emphasizes fundamental academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a lifelong love for learning. Its location on Mill Street serves as a central hub for the local community, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing accessible, quality education to area families.

Beyond its core curriculum, Van Brunt Elementary focuses on building a strong foundation for students as they transition through their early academic years. The school integrates modern instructional practices with a small-town atmosphere, encouraging close collaboration between staff, parents, and the community. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, the school aims to prepare its students not only for success in their future schooling but also for active participation in the broader Horicon community.

372

Total Students

26.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horicon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	271
Hispanic	58
Black	11
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

White
271 (72.8%)
Hispanic
58 (15.6%)
Two or More
31 (8.3%)
Black
11 (3.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Horicon School District
Phone:	(920)485-2898
Website:	http://www.horicon.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	372
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	160
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 50

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 71