- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbus, OH
Hilliard Horizon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hilliard Horizon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390470100662
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilliard Horizon Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 72
- elementary schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hilliard Horizon Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hilliard Horizon Elementary School ranks #1 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Hilliard Horizon Elementary School held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 390470100662 · Columbus, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
596 enr · 18.1:1 · 41.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Hilliard Davidson High School (1,847 students)
Hilliard Horizon Elementary School held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Hilliard Horizon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hilliard David
Hilliard Davidson High School
1,847 students
- Hilliard Bradl
Hilliard Bradley High School
1,712 students
- Hilliard Darby
Hilliard Darby High School
1,674 students
- Hilliard Weave
Hilliard Weaver Middle School
917 students
- Hilliard Memor
Hilliard Memorial Middle School
797 students
- This school 596
Hilliard Horizon Elementary School
596 students
What this shows Hilliard Horizon Elementary School reports 596 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hilliard Horizon Elementary School compares
Hilliard Horizon Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▲ 31% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
596
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 58% in Ohio - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,050
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
African American 16.9%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Hilliard Horizon Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hilliard City reports $15,050 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hilliard Horizon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilliard Davidson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Bradley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Darby High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Weaver Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Memorial Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hilliard Horizon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Columbus
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hamilton Elementary School
Standard public school
1,028 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
United Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
838 students 49.3:1 students per teacher
Horizon Science Academy Elementary School
Standard public school
774 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus
Standard public school
721 students
Indianola Informal K-8 School
Standard public school
721 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Hamilton Intermediate School
Standard public school
706 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~596 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hilliard Horizon Elementary School
How many students attend Hilliard Horizon Elementary School?
Hilliard Horizon Elementary School has 596 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 555 (2022-23) → 561 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilliard Horizon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilliard Horizon Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hilliard Horizon Elementary School?
41.4% of students at Hilliard Horizon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hilliard Horizon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hilliard Horizon Elementary School is White at 54.7% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilliard Horizon Elementary School?
Hilliard Horizon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hilliard Horizon Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Hilliard Horizon Elementary School ranks #1 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Hilliard City?
Besides Hilliard Horizon Elementary School, Hilliard City also operates Hilliard Davidson High School (1,847 students), Hilliard Bradley High School (1,712 students), and Hilliard Darby High School (1,674 students). See the Hilliard City district page for the complete list.