Horn Elementary School

Horn Elementary, Alief, Texas, seeks a proud tradition of commitment to education and community spirit. The school is named for Gladys Birdwell-Horn, a long-time servant of the district, and welcomes the values of hard work and commitment. At Horn Elementary, they focus on building relationships and providing every student the opportunity to grow at their own pace, to "Dream Big".

?Horn Elementary is a great place to learn. They have experienced administrators and a staff that is passionate, regardless of children's circumstances. Horn Elementary is proud of its diverse programs and deep family engagement and support from the Alief community. Horn Elementary is considered one of the best elementary schools in Alief, where they believe academic development and community engagement go hand in hand.

Michael E. Hunt became Horn Elementary’s principal on August 8, 2025; there is an open community “Popsicles with the Principal” event scheduled for August 13.

Q: What grade levels does Horn Elementary serve? 

A: Kindergarten to 4th Grade. 

Q: What is the student enrollment and student-teacher ratio at Horn Elementary? 

A: Approximately 690 students and 12:1 student-teacher ratio. 

Q: How do students at Horn Elementary perform on state testing? 

A: Approximately 34% are proficient in mathematics and approximately 40% proficient in reading, both below state averages. 

Q: What are the demographics of Horn Elementary School students, and what is the rate of students receiving assistance for lunch? 

A: 98% minority enrollment (mostly Hispanic), and 94% were receiving free or reduced-price lunch. 

Q: What enrichment opportunities are provided to students at Horn Elementary School? 

A: Arts, music, STEM, PE, science labs, and media/library. Technology is incorporated in every classroom.