Horizon Elementary
647 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
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.
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.
647
Total Students
43.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 415 |
| Hispanic | 69 |
| Black | 93 |
| Asian | 46 |
| Two or More | 22 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White415 (64.1 %)
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Black93 (14.4 %)
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Hispanic69 (10.7 %)
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Asian46 (7.1 %)
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Two or More22 (3.4 %)
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American Indian2 (0.3 %)
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: | No |
| District: | Johnston Comm School District |
| Phone: | (515)986-1121 |
| Website: | http://www.johnstoncsd.org/school/horizon-elementary/ |
| Grade Range: | K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 647 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 43.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 184 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 36 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
94
Grade 1
126
Grade 2
106
Grade 3
103
Grade 4
112
Grade 5
106
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 94 |
| Grade 1 | 126 |
| Grade 2 | 106 |
| Grade 3 | 103 |
| Grade 4 | 112 |
| Grade 5 | 106 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 321 | 49.6% |
| Male | 326 | 50.4% |
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