Enrollment
458
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.5%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Horizon Elementary - 09 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Horizon Elementary - 09
Horizon Elementary - 09 is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, enrolling 458 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 11.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 458 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Against 75 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #45.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and African American (10%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 458 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Harrisburg School District 41-2 spends $10,402 per pupil, 23% below the South Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Sioux Falls's public schools, it stands alongside Discovery Elementary - 26 (873 students): Horizon Elementary - 09 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 17.8:1).
Harrisburg School District 41-2 also operates Harrisburg High School - 01 (1,806 students) and Liberty Elementary - 02 (559 students) alongside Horizon Elementary - 09.
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 Horizon Elementary - 09 compares
Horizon Elementary - 09 on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,402
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,477
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrisburg School District 41-2, which includes Horizon Elementary - 09.
$10,402
Per student
-23%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.8%
State 31.7%
Federal 9.5%
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 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
- 1,806
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
Discovery Elementary - 26
Standard public school
873 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~458 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Horizon Elementary - 09 a good school?
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. 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 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.
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