Horizon Elementary

www.mcfarlandusd.com

555 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

555

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horizon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	540
Black	2
Asian	8
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
540 (97.3 %)
Asian
8 (1.4 %)
Two or More
4 (0.7 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	McFarland Unified
Phone:	(661)792-3081
Website:	http://www.mcfarlandusd.com
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	555
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	416
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 85

Grade 6 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Horizon Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	93
Grade 1	64
Grade 2	77
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	83
Grade 5	85
Grade 6	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Horizon Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	275	49.5%
Male	280	50.5%

Elementary School K - 5th