- Enrollment
- 1,806
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sioux Falls, SD
Horizon Elementary - 09
Federal NCES profile for Horizon Elementary - 09, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 463135001375
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horizon Elementary - 09 earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most South Dakota schools.
- #20 of 22
- schools in Sioux Falls · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 11.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Horizon Elementary - 09 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Elementary - 09 ranks #20 of 22 schools in Sioux Falls, SD.
School address
District: Harrisburg School District 41-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 463135001375 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
Horizon Elementary - 09 grew from 373 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (+16.1%).
Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 37.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+60 students YoY 463135001375 · Sioux Falls, SD Other · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 14.3:1 · 11.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrisburg High School - 01 (1,806 students)
Horizon Elementary - 09 grew from 373 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (+16.1%). Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 37.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Horizon Elementary - 09 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrisburg Hig
Harrisburg High School - 01
1,806 students
- Liberty Elemen 559
Liberty Elementary - 02
559 students
- Harrisburg Nor 534
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08
534 students
- Harrisburg Sou 519
Harrisburg South Middle School - 03
519 students
- This school 458
Horizon Elementary - 09
458 students
- Freedom Elemen 442
Freedom Elementary - 06
442 students
What this shows Horizon Elementary - 09 reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horizon Elementary - 09 compares
Horizon Elementary - 09 is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.5% | ▼ 60% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 12% | - | - |
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.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 62% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,031
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.7%
African American 9.6%
Two or More 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Horizon Elementary - 09 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Harrisburg School District 41-2 reports $11,031 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horizon Elementary - 09 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary - 02 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harrisburg South Middle School - 03 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Freedom Elementary - 06 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horizon Elementary - 09's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Sioux Falls
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17
Standard public school
846 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Hayward Elementary - 38
Standard public school
728 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65
Standard public school
690 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54
Standard public school
681 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
John Harris Elementary - 23
Standard public school
666 students 17.1:1 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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horizon Elementary - 09
How many students attend Horizon Elementary - 09?
Horizon Elementary - 09 has 458 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sioux Falls, SD. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), up 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Elementary - 09?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Elementary - 09 is 14.3:1, which is 5% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horizon Elementary - 09?
11.5% of students at Horizon Elementary - 09 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizon Elementary - 09?
The largest demographic group at Horizon Elementary - 09 is White at 69.7% of enrollment, in Sioux Falls, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon Elementary - 09?
Horizon Elementary - 09 has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Elementary - 09 rank among schools in Sioux Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Elementary - 09 ranks #20 of 22 schools in Sioux Falls, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sioux Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Harrisburg School District 41-2?
Besides Horizon Elementary - 09, Harrisburg School District 41-2 also operates Harrisburg High School - 01 (1,806 students), Liberty Elementary - 02 (559 students), and Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 (534 students). See the Harrisburg School District 41-2 district page for the complete list.