- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sunrise, FL
Horizon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Horizon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018000274
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horizon Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida schools.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Sunrise · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 71.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Horizon Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 schools in Sunrise, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Horizon Elementary School held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 120018000274 · Sunrise, FL Other · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 13.3:1 · 71.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Horizon Elementary School held near 587 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Horizon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress Bay Hi
Cypress Bay High School
4,579 students
- Western High S
Western High School
3,510 students
- Marjory Stonem
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
3,089 students
- Coral Glades H
Coral Glades High School
2,843 students
- West Broward H
West Broward High School
2,492 students
- This school 505
Horizon Elementary School
505 students
What this shows Horizon Elementary School reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horizon Elementary School compares
Horizon Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.8% | ▲ 38% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Florida - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$12,121
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
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 505 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.9%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
White 7.1%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Horizon Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horizon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horizon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,510
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,843
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~505 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horizon Elementary School
How many students attend Horizon Elementary School?
Horizon Elementary School has 505 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sunrise, FL. CCD year-over-year: 568 (2022-23) → 587 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 25% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horizon Elementary School?
71.8% of students at Horizon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Horizon Elementary School is African American at 52.9% of enrollment, in Sunrise, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon Elementary School?
Horizon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 School rank among schools in Sunrise?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 schools in Sunrise, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sunrise on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Horizon Elementary School, Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students), Western High School (3,510 students), and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (3,089 students). See the Broward district page for the complete list.