Enrollment
472
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boise, ID
Horizon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Horizon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160036000009
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horizon Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Idaho schools.
- #33 of 65
- schools in Boise · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Horizon Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Elementary School ranks #33 of 65 schools in Boise, ID.
School address
District: Boise Independent District · Idaho
NCES ID 160036000009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.2%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Horizon Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Horizon Elementary School
Horizon Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Boise, Idaho, enrolling 472 students.
At 16.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Idaho median, within a few percentage points of the 17.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 472 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 135 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #43.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 393 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Boise Independent District also operates Boise Senior High School (1,512 students) and Borah Senior High School (1,308 students) alongside Horizon Elementary School.
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 School compares
Horizon Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▲ 47% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Idaho - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,278
per pupil, district-wide
- above Idaho avg of $11,939
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 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 50.4%
Hispanic or Latino 34.1%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 5.1%
African American 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Horizon Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boise Independent District, which includes Horizon Elementary School.
$12,278
Per student
+3%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.0%
State 43.1%
Federal 11.9%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Borah Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timberline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capital Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 1,512
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,170
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~472 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Horizon Elementary School
How many students attend Horizon Elementary School?
Horizon Elementary School has 472 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boise, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 8% higher 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?
43.2% of students at Horizon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Horizon Elementary School is White at 50.4% of enrollment, in Boise, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon Elementary School?
Horizon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Horizon Elementary School rank among schools in Boise?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Elementary School ranks #33 of 65 schools in Boise, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Boise on the city page.
Is Horizon Elementary School a good school?
Horizon Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Idaho 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 Boise Independent District?
Besides Horizon Elementary School, Boise Independent District also operates Boise Senior High School (1,512 students), Borah Senior High School (1,308 students), and Timberline High School (1,307 students). See the Boise Independent District district page for the complete list.
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