Horizon Science Academy Elementary School

Columbus, Ohio — 1 schools

396
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$14,870
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Horizon Science Academy Elementary School operates 1 public schools serving 396 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 774 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Franklin County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,870 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 5.1% local, 62.8% state, and 32.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 76/100, ranked #37 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 258:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 14.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 85.8% African American, 7.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.0% White across the district's schools.

Horizon Science Academy Elementary School accounts for 100.0% of all Horizon Science Academy Elementary School student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Horizon Science Academy Elementary School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Horizon Science Academy Elementary School has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 91.7% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Horizon Science Academy Elementary School student-counselor ratio is 258:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Horizon Science Academy Elementary School is typically wider than the Horizon Science Academy Elementary School-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Horizon Science Academy Elementary School chronic absenteeism rate is 14.1% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

32.1%
Federal
62.8%
State
5.1%
Local

Funding Equity

76
Equity Score
37 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Franklin County county, where this district is located.

$1,111
Studio/mo
$1,194
1 BR/mo
$1,430
2 BR/mo
$1,715
3 BR/mo
$1,927
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Horizon Science Academy Elementary School.

White 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
African American 85.8%
Multiracial 3.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

258:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
14.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Horizon Science Academy Elementary School

School Enrollment
Horizon Science Academy Elementary School
Charter
774

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Horizon Science Academy Elementary School?

Horizon Science Academy Elementary School has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 396 students.

How much does Horizon Science Academy Elementary School spend per student?

Horizon Science Academy Elementary School spends $14,870 per student. The district has an equity score of 76/100, ranking #37 in Ohio.

What is the average rent near Horizon Science Academy Elementary School?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Franklin County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Horizon Science Academy Elementary School?

Horizon Science Academy Elementary School students are 85.8% African American, 7.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.0% White, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Horizon Science Academy Elementary School?

Horizon Science Academy Elementary School has an equity score of 76/100, ranking #37 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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