HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Horizon Science Academy Elementary School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Horizon Science Academy Elementary School school district, located in Columbus, OH with about 708 students offering grade levels from 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 42 teachers, Horizon Science Academy Elementary School 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 Science Academy Elementary School, located on Morse Road in Columbus, Ohio, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-5. As part of the Concept Schools network, the academy emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum with a strong focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). The school aims to create a college-preparatory culture, providing students with the foundational skills and critical thinking abilities necessary for long-term academic success in a diverse and supportive learning environment.

The school is known for its structured educational approach, which integrates high academic standards with character development and community involvement. By leveraging smaller class sizes and a focused curriculum, Horizon Science Academy works to close achievement gaps and foster a sense of responsibility among its student body. The campus actively encourages parental engagement and maintains a safe, disciplined atmosphere designed to help young learners excel both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact Horizon Science Academy Elementary School at (614) 475-4585 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2835 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43231-6033
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HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Columbus, OH with about 708 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Buckeye Community Hope Foundation
Total Students:
708
Teachers:
42
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 708 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 91% of the student body.

Black or African American
91.1%
Hispanic/Latino
4.0%
White
2.5%
Two or more races
1.7%
Asian
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.