Horizons Elementary

www.aasd.k12.wi.us

321 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Horizons Elementary is a public school located in Appleton, Wisconsin, serving students within the Appleton Area School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on fostering a community atmosphere where staff, students, and families work collaboratively to encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Horizons Elementary utilizes the resources of the larger Appleton Area School District to offer various programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The school emphasizes character education and the development of well-rounded individuals, ensuring that students are prepared for the transition to middle school. For more specific information regarding their current initiatives, school calendar, or enrollment procedures, families are encouraged to visit their official website at [www.aasd.k12.wi.us](http://www.aasd.k12.wi.us).

321

Total Students

27.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horizons Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	86
Black	25
Asian	24
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

White
157 (48.9 %)
Hispanic
86 (26.8 %)
Two or More
28 (8.7 %)
Black
25 (7.8 %)
Asian
24 (7.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Appleton Area School District
Phone:	(920)832-4600
Website:	http://www.aasd.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	147
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

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 46