HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Horizon Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kent School District school district, located in Kent, WA with about 454 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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 26 teachers, Horizon Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 is a public school located in Kent, Washington, serving students within the Kent School District. Situated in the southeastern part of the city, the school is part of a diverse suburban community and provides foundational education for students ranging from kindergarten through fifth grade. Like other schools in the Kent district, Horizon is committed to fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and a supportive learning environment that prepares children for the transition to middle school.

The school places a significant emphasis on creating an inclusive atmosphere where staff and families collaborate to ensure student success. In addition to its core curriculum, Horizon Elementary typically focuses on fostering a strong sense of community, integrating technology into the classroom, and supporting diverse learning needs through various programs. As a key fixture of its neighborhood, the school plays a vital role in providing a stable and enriching environment for local families and children in the Kent area.

For more information, contact Horizon Elementary School at (253) 373-7313 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

27641 144th Ave SE
Kent, WA 98042-9054
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HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Kent, WA with about 454 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
454
Teachers:
26.01
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 454 students

White
42.3%
Asian
18.9%
Hispanic/Latino
17.0%
Black or African American
11.0%
Two or more races
8.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%

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.