Horizon Elementary School

391 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

391

Total Students

23.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horizon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	151
Hispanic	63
Black	52
Asian	83
Two or More	33
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	7

White
151 (38.6 %)
Asian
83 (21.2 %)
Hispanic
63 (16.1 %)
Black
52 (13.3 %)
Two or More
33 (8.4 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Kent School District
Phone:	(253)373-7313
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 6

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 63

Grade 6 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Horizon Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	6
Kindergarten	47
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	43
Grade 4	47
Grade 5	63
Grade 6	76

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Horizon Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	192	49.1%
Male	199	50.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Arthur Jacobsen Elementary

Auburn School District

352 Students

29205 132ND AVE SE
Auburn, WA 98092 (1.2 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th