Horizon Science Academy Elementary School

es.horizoncolumbus.org/

Charter School 396 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

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.

396

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horizon Science Academy Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	21
Black	351
Asian	3
Two or More	13

Black
351 (88.6 %)
Hispanic
21 (5.3 %)
Two or More
13 (3.3 %)
White
8 (2.0 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Horizon Science Academy Elementary School
Phone:	(614)475-4585
Website:	http://es.horizoncolumbus.org/
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 3 131

Grade 4 131

Grade 5 134