Serving 673 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Horizon Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 673 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 71% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Horizon Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Horizon Elementary School?
673 students attend Horizon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Horizon Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon Elementary School?
Horizon Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Horizon Elementary School offer ?
Horizon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Horizon Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 673 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 71% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
