- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jerome, ID
Horizon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Horizon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160159000272
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horizon Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of Idaho schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Jerome · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Horizon Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Jerome, ID.
School address
District: Jerome Joint District · Idaho
NCES ID 160159000272 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Horizon Elementary School held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 160159000272 · Jerome, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 13.5:1 · 46.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Jerome High School (1,140 students)
Horizon Elementary School held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Horizon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jerome High Sc
Jerome High School
1,140 students
- Jerome Middle
Jerome Middle School
937 students
- This school
Horizon Elementary School
486 students
- Summit Element
Summit Elementary
460 students
- Jefferson Elem 421
Jefferson Elementary School
421 students
- Falls City Aca 75
Falls City Academy
75 students
What this shows Horizon Elementary School reports 486 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 Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▲ 57% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 24% in Idaho - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$8,577
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
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 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Horizon Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Jerome Joint District reports $8,577 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jerome Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Falls City Academy | Smaller | Similar 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
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~486 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horizon Elementary School
How many students attend Horizon Elementary School?
Horizon Elementary School has 486 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jerome, ID. CCD year-over-year: 676 (2022-23) → 646 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 14% 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?
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% of enrollment, in Jerome, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon Elementary School?
Horizon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Horizon Elementary School rank among schools in Jerome?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Jerome, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jerome on the city page.
What other schools are in Jerome Joint District?
Besides Horizon Elementary School, Jerome Joint District also operates Jerome High School (1,140 students), Jerome Middle School (937 students), and Summit Elementary (460 students). See the Jerome Joint District district page for the complete list.