HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Horizon Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Johnston Comm School District school district, located in Johnston, IA with about 684 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 41 teachers, Horizon Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 is a public school serving students in grades K–5, located in Johnston, Iowa, and operating as part of the Johnston Community School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, Horizon Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging a sense of community and belonging within the classroom and the broader Johnston area.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative approach, which integrates parental involvement, highly qualified staff, and modern instructional strategies to meet the varied needs of its learners. Students at Horizon benefit from a range of programs designed to enhance literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills, all supported by the resources of the Johnston Community School District. With its focus on continuous improvement and student-centered education, Horizon Elementary serves as a vital component of the local educational landscape, striving to help every child reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Horizon Elementary at (515) 986-1121 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.