Enrollment
486
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160159000272
Horizon Elementary School — Jerome, ID
Federal NCES profile for Horizon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 19/100.
👥 Class size 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Jerome Joint District · Idaho
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.0%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Horizon Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Horizon Elementary School reports 486 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 36.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% above the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 46.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 57% above the Idaho average and 11% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 486 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Jerome Joint District spends $9,441 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 15.9% from local sources (property taxes), 62.0% from the state, and 22.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Horizon Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Idaho state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▲ 57% | 29.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 73% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 57% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
— 9% above state mean
Top 66% in Idaho — lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,441
per pupil, district-wide
— below Idaho avg of $12,943
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 486 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 486 Top 73% in Idaho — larger than 27% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Students per teacher 18.8:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 46.0% +57% vs state
NCES ID 160159000272
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.7%
White 38.3%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 486:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jerome Joint District, which includes Horizon Elementary School.
$9,441
Per student
-27%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 15.9%
State 62.0%
Federal 22.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Horizon Elementary School
How many students attend Horizon Elementary School?
Horizon Elementary School has 486 students enrolled. It is a other school in JEROME, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horizon Elementary School?
46.0% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 59.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in JEROME, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon Elementary School?
Horizon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.