- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bakersfield, CA
Horizon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Horizon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061605011600
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horizon Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools.
- #18 of 97
- elementary schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.1:1
- large classes for California
- 81.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Horizon Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Elementary ranks #18 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Greenfield Union · California
NCES ID 061605011600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+87 students YoY
Horizon Elementary grew from 762 students in 2022-23 to 849 in 2023-24 (+11.4%).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+87 students YoY 061605011600 · Bakersfield, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
845 enr · 24.1:1 · 81.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Leon H. Ollivier Middle (1,152 students)
Horizon Elementary grew from 762 students in 2022-23 to 849 in 2023-24 (+11.4%). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Horizon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leon H. Ollivi
Leon H. Ollivier Middle
1,152 students
- Greenfield Mid
Greenfield Middle
873 students
- Mckee Middle
Mckee Middle
869 students
- This school
Horizon Elementary
845 students
- Raffaello Pall
Raffaello Palla Elementary
770 students
- Valle Verde El
Valle Verde Elementary
768 students
What this shows Horizon Elementary reports 845 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horizon Elementary compares
Horizon Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.6% | ▲ 47% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 845 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
845
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in California - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$16,792
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.0%
Asian 5.4%
White 5.0%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.1, Horizon Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenfield Union reports $16,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horizon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leon H. Ollivier Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenfield Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckee Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Raffaello Palla Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valle Verde Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horizon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Bakersfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Veterans Elementary
Standard public school
1,002 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Douglas J. Miller Elementary
Standard public school
994 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary
Standard public school
960 students 24:1 students per teacher
Berkshire Elementary
Standard public school
932 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Patriot Elementary
Standard public school
931 students 23.3:1 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 (~845 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horizon Elementary
How many students attend Horizon Elementary?
Horizon Elementary has 845 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bakersfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 762 (2022-23) → 849 (2023-24), up 87.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Elementary is 24.1:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horizon Elementary?
81.6% of students at Horizon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Horizon Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 85.0% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon Elementary?
Horizon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Horizon Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Elementary ranks #18 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bakersfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Greenfield Union?
Besides Horizon Elementary, Greenfield Union also operates Leon H. Ollivier Middle (1,152 students), Greenfield Middle (873 students), and Mckee Middle (869 students). See the Greenfield Union district page for the complete list.