- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Smithville, MO
Horizon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Horizon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292841002274
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horizon Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Smithville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 13.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Horizon Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Smithville, MO.
School address
District: Smithville R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 292841002274 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Horizon Elementary held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 292841002274 · Smithville, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 14.9:1 · 13.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Smithville High (845 students)
Horizon Elementary held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Horizon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smithville Hig
Smithville High
845 students
- Eagle Heights
Eagle Heights Elementary
492 students
- This school
Horizon Elementary
448 students
- Smithville Mid
Smithville Middle
371 students
- Maple Elementa
Maple Elementary
358 students
What this shows Horizon Elementary reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horizon Elementary compares
Horizon Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.2% | ▼ 71% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in Missouri - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,057
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, Horizon Elementary is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Smithville R-Ii reports $12,057 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smithville Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple 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
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horizon Elementary
How many students attend Horizon Elementary?
Horizon Elementary has 448 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Smithville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 16% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horizon Elementary?
13.2% of students at Horizon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Horizon Elementary is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Smithville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon Elementary?
Horizon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 rank among public schools in Smithville?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Smithville, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Smithville on the city page.
What other schools are in Smithville R-Ii?
Besides Horizon Elementary, Smithville R-Ii also operates Smithville High (845 students), Eagle Heights Elementary (492 students), and Smithville Middle (371 students). See the Smithville R-Ii district page for the complete list.