Serving 675 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Horizon Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 675 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horizon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Horizon Elementary School's student population of 675 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
675 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Horizon Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#21 out of 1763 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
4%
13%
White
80%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon Elementary School's ranking?
Horizon Elementary School is ranked #21 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Horizon Elementary School often compared to?
Horizon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northpoint Elementary School, Prairie Vista Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Horizon Elementary School?
675 students attend Horizon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Horizon Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon Elementary School?
Horizon Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Horizon Elementary School offer ?
Horizon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Horizon Elementary School part of?
Horizon Elementary School is part of Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp School District.
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