Horseshoe Tables

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No Room for a Full Horseshoe Table

A half horseshoe table fits against the wall and gives the teacher the same center visibility with half the floor footprint.  

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Your Students Span Multiple Grade Levels

Adjustable-height tables move from 22 to 30 inches to fit K-12 student sizing without replacing the table when grades change.  

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Students Need to Write at the Tabl

Dry erase tabletops let students solve problems directly on the surface. Faster to clean between groups than distributing paper.  

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You Teach Differentiated Small Groups 

The horseshoe shape keeps every student visible from the center teacher position without repositioning chairs or leaving the seat.

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40+ Years Serving K-12 Schools

Serving educators and school districts since 1981. We understand classroom setups, budget cycles, and the specific table sizes and heights that work across K-12 grade levels.

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11 Brands, 25 Horseshoe Table Options

Allied, AmTab, Correll, Smith System, Marco, Mahar, Scholar Craft, Jonti-Craft, MooreCo, Capitol Seating, and Columbia Manufacturing. One source for every type and size.

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Authorized Vendor for TIPS, NCPA, and PEPPM

District and government buyers can purchase through existing cooperative contracts. We also work with ESSER funds, school purchase orders, and bid documentation to simplify procurement

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Planning Support From Spec to Delivery 

Our team confirms sizing, builds classroom layouts, and guides your order from product selection through delivery. Free for every customer, every order size.

Q1:  What are horseshoe tables and what are they used for in the classroom?  

A1: A horseshoe table positions the teacher at the center of a U-shaped surface, with students seated along the outside curve. The teacher can reach and see every student without moving. It is used for reading groups, guided math, pull-out instruction, and small-group work at all K-12 grade levels.  

Q2: What is the difference between a horseshoe table and a kidney table? 

A2: A kidney table has a concave curve on one side and is wider on the other, placing the teacher on the inside of a C shape. A horseshoe table is fully U-shaped and keeps the teacher fully centered. Horseshoe tables seat more students and give the teacher better access from the inside position.  

Q3: What size horseshoe table do I need for my classroom and grade level?  

A3:60 by 66 inches is the most common size and seats four to six students. For smaller rooms, 48 by 72 inch models use less floor space. Half horseshoe options run 36 by 72 inches and fit against a wall. Adjustable-height models from 22 to 30 inches work across K through 12 without replacement. 

Q4: Do horseshoe tables come in adjustable heights for different grade levels?  

A4: Yes. Most brands offer adjustable leg options. Most adjustable horseshoe tables move between 22 and 30 inches. Allied, Correll, Marco, and Mahar all include adjustable configurations. Confirm the height range on individual product listings before ordering. 

Q5: Do you offer bulk pricing for school districts ordering horseshoe tables? 

A5: Yes. We accept school purchase orders and work with TIPS, NCPA, and PEPPM cooperative purchasing contracts. Districts purchasing multiple tables can also use ESSER funds. Contact our team at 877-909-9910 or mailto:rick@todaysclassroom.com for volume pricing and bid documentation. 

Q6:   Can your team help me figure out what size and style fits my classroom? 

A6: Yes, at no charge. Our Project Team takes your room dimensions and student count and builds a floor plan with horseshoe table placement and product recommendations in one meeting. In-person site visits are available. Visit the Project Team page to get started.