Horizon Elementary

46665 Broadmore Dr
Sterling, VA 20165

www.lcps.org/horizon

487 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Horizon Elementary, located in Sterling, Virginia, is a public school serving students in the Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) district. Situated in a residential area of Broadlands, the school serves as a central educational hub for its local community, fostering an environment focused on academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of foundational skills for elementary-aged children.

As part of the LCPS system, Horizon Elementary emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with Virginia’s state standards while integrating technology and collaborative learning practices. The school is known for its active parent and community involvement, which supports a wide array of extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives designed to promote a positive and inclusive culture for its diverse student body.

487

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horizon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	240
Hispanic	81
Black	33
Asian	103
Two or More	29
American Indian	1

White
240 (49.3 %)
Asian
103 (21.1 %)
Hispanic
81 (16.6 %)
Black
33 (6.8 %)
Two or More
29 (6.0 %)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Loudoun County Public Schools
Phone:	(571)434-3260
Website:	http://www.lcps.org/horizon
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	152
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 25

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 78