HORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Horton Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the San Diego Unified school district, located in San Diego, CA with about 440 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 16 teachers, Horton 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.

Horton Elementary, located in the Emerald Hills neighborhood of San Diego, serves a diverse student population as part of the San Diego Unified School District. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive and inclusive environment that caters to the academic and social-emotional development of its students. With a focus on foundational learning, the school aims to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond by fostering a culture of curiosity and civic responsibility.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Horton Elementary is known for its commitment to student engagement and extracurricular growth. The school staff works to bridge the gap between home and school, often involving families in the educational process to ensure a cohesive support system for every child. Situated in a residential area of San Diego, the school acts as a local hub, providing students with a safe, structured space to learn and interact with peers from various cultural and economic backgrounds.

For more information, contact Horton Elementary at (619) 264-0171 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.