- Enrollment
- 2,665
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hanover Park, IL
Horizon Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Horizon Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171371001681
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horizon Elem School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Hanover Park · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 436
- students enrolled
Horizon Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Elem School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Hanover Park, IL.
School address
NCES ID 171371001681 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Horizon Elem School shrank from 439 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 33.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 171371001681 · Hanover Park, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 14.5:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: South Elgin High School (2,665 students)
Horizon Elem School shrank from 439 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 33.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Horizon Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Elgin Hi
South Elgin High School
2,665 students
- Elgin High Sch
Elgin High School
2,576 students
- Larkin High Sc
Larkin High School
2,174 students
- Bartlett High
Bartlett High School
2,037 students
- Streamwood Hig
Streamwood High School
1,890 students
- This school 436
Horizon Elem School
436 students
What this shows Horizon Elem School reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horizon Elem School compares
Horizon Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Illinois - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,216
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 436 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.0%
White 29.6%
African American 14.9%
Asian 14.2%
Two or More 5.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, Horizon Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sd U-46 reports $19,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horizon Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Larkin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Streamwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horizon Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,174
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Hanover Park
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Greenbrook Elem School
Standard public school
466 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Ontarioville Elem School
Standard public school
430 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Laurel Hill Elem School
Standard public school
384 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Parkwood Elem School
Standard public school
342 students 18:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~436 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horizon Elem School
How many students attend Horizon Elem School?
Horizon Elem School has 436 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hanover Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Elem School is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizon Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Horizon Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 36.0% of enrollment, in Hanover Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon Elem School?
Horizon Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Horizon Elem School rank among schools in Hanover Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Elem School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Hanover Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hanover Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Sd U-46?
Besides Horizon Elem School, Sd U-46 also operates South Elgin High School (2,665 students), Elgin High School (2,576 students), and Larkin High School (2,174 students). See the Sd U-46 district page for the complete list.