HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Horizon Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the McFarland Unified school district, located in McFarland, CA with about 521 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 19 teachers, Horizon Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. 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 800 S. Garzoli Ave. in McFarland, California, is a key educational institution within the McFarland Unified School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for its elementary-aged students. As part of a smaller school district, Horizon Elementary emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both personal growth and academic achievement for its diverse student body.
The school is committed to preparing its students for future success through a curriculum that aligns with state standards while maintaining a strong connection to the McFarland community. By leveraging the resources of the McFarland Unified School District, the school offers various programs and initiatives aimed at student development. Families and community members interested in specific details regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide updates can find comprehensive information on the official district website at http://www.mcfarlandusd.com.
For more information, contact Horizon Elementary at (661) 792-3081 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
McFarland, CA 93250-1304
(661) 792-3081
http://www.mcfarlandusd.com
HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in McFarland, CA with about 521 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- McFarland Unified
- Total Students:
- 521
- Teachers:
- 19
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 521 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 96.5%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- White
- 1.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.5%
- Male
- 49.5%
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.