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.
647
Total Students
43.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horizon Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White415
Hispanic69
Black93
Asian46
Two or More22
American Indian2
  • White
    415 (64.1 %)
  • Black
    93 (14.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    69 (10.7 %)
  • Asian
    46 (7.1 %)
  • Two or More
    22 (3.4 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Horizon Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten94
Grade 1126
Grade 2106
Grade 3103
Grade 4112
Grade 5106
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Horizon Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female32149.6%
Male32650.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)