HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

484 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Horizon Elementary School, located at 730 North Mitchell in Boise, Idaho, is a part of the Boise School District. Serving students in the elementary grade levels, the school functions as a foundational academic environment dedicated to fostering student growth, literacy, and core educational skills within the local community. It is situated in a residential area, providing a neighborhood-focused setting that emphasizes accessibility and community engagement for families in the 83704 zip code.

As with other schools in the Boise School District, Horizon Elementary is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with social-emotional development. The school typically focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and collaborative learning. By leveraging district resources and community support, Horizon Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

484

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	259
Hispanic	141
Black	32
Asian	29
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

White
259 (53.5 %)
Hispanic
141 (29.1 %)
Black
32 (6.6 %)
Asian
29 (6.0 %)
Two or More
22 (4.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)854-5170
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	484
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	463
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 8

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 70