HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Horizon Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Madison City school district, located in Madison, AL with about 674 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, Horizon Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Horizon Elementary School, located at 7855 Old Madison Pike in Madison, Alabama, is a prominent public institution serving students in the Madison City Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive learning environment for young students. As part of a highly-regarded school system, Horizon focuses on foundational education, utilizing modern instructional strategies to prepare students for the middle school transition while emphasizing personal character development and community involvement.

The school’s website highlights an active educational culture that prioritizes student engagement and rigorous curriculum standards. By providing a blend of core academic subjects and enrichment opportunities, Horizon Elementary aims to cultivate both intellectual growth and social-emotional learning. The campus serves as a central hub for families in the Madison area, consistently working to maintain strong partnerships between educators, parents, and the local community to ensure student success.

For more information, contact Horizon Elementary School at (256) 464-3614 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7855 Old Madison Pike
Madison, AL 35758
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HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Madison, AL with about 674 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Madison City
Total Students:
674
Teachers:
34.15
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 674 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 70% of the student body.

White
70.5%
Black or African American
11.0%
Two or more races
7.6%
Asian
5.9%
Hispanic/Latino
3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
42.3%
Male
57.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.