HORIZONS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HORIZONS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the POLK school district, located in DAVENPORT, FL with about 1,277 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 84 teachers, HORIZONS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

HORIZONS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Davenport, Florida, serves as a public educational institution within the Polk County School District. As home to the "Hawks," the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The campus serves a diverse student population, aiming to provide a comprehensive curriculum that prepares children for the transition to middle school while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond core academics, Horizons Elementary focuses on community engagement and the active participation of families in the educational process. The school utilizes its website and district resources to keep parents informed about academic standards, extracurricular opportunities, and school-wide initiatives. By prioritizing high-quality instruction and a collaborative culture, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible, productive citizens within the growing Davenport community.

For more information, contact HORIZONS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (863) 419-3430 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1700 FOREST LAKE DR
DAVENPORT, FL 33837-9682
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HORIZONS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DAVENPORT, FL with about 1,277 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
POLK
Total Students:
1,277
Teachers:
84
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 1,277 students

Hispanic/Latino
59.2%
Black or African American
19.7%
White
16.2%
Two or more races
2.5%
Asian
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

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.