Enrollment
372
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Horicon, WI
Horicon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Horicon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550657000711
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horicon Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Horicon · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Horicon Elementary School has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horicon Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Horicon, WI.
School address
District: Horicon School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550657000711 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Horicon Elementary School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Horicon Elementary School
Horicon Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Horicon, Wisconsin, enrolling 372 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 372 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 472 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #349, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1488 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Horicon School District also operates Horicon High School (248 students) and Horicon Middle School (152 students) alongside Horicon Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Horicon Elementary School compares
Horicon Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▲ 5% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 64% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,803
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 72.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Horicon Elementary School is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Horicon School District, which includes Horicon Elementary School.
$12,803
Per student
-14%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.1%
State 41.6%
Federal 9.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Horicon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horicon High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horicon Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horicon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~372 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Horicon Elementary School
How many students attend Horicon Elementary School?
Horicon Elementary School has 372 students enrolled. It is a public school in Horicon, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horicon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horicon Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 9% lower 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 Horicon Elementary School?
40.4% of students at Horicon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horicon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Horicon Elementary School is White at 72.8% of enrollment, in Horicon, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horicon Elementary School?
Horicon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Horicon Elementary School rank among public schools in Horicon?
By Resource Investment Index, Horicon Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Horicon, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Horicon on the city page.
Is Horicon Elementary School a good school?
Horicon Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Horicon School District?
Besides Horicon Elementary School, Horicon School District also operates Horicon High School (248 students) and Horicon Middle School (152 students). See the Horicon School District district page for the complete list.
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