HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the JEROME JOINT DISTRICT school district, located in JEROME, ID with about 661 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd 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 34 teachers, HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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 SCHOOL, located at 934 10th Avenue East in Jerome, Idaho, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Jerome Joint School District. As a public elementary school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that caters to the developmental needs of young students. The school focuses on building strong academic foundations in core subjects like literacy and mathematics while promoting social-emotional growth and community engagement.

The school is deeply integrated into the Jerome community, reflecting the values of a small but growing agricultural and residential area. With a mission to prepare students for future success, Horizon Elementary emphasizes collaborative instruction, teacher-student relationships, and a safe, inclusive campus culture. By balancing rigorous educational standards with programs designed to encourage student creativity and character development, the school serves as a central hub for childhood education in the region.

For more information, contact HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (208) 324-2015 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.