Enrollment
679
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Granger, IN
Horizon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Horizon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180876000526
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horizon Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Granger · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 16.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Horizon Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Granger, IN.
School address
District: Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180876000526 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Horizon Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Horizon Elementary School
Horizon Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Granger, Indiana, enrolling 679 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.6:1 is larger than about 92% of Indiana schools and 30% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.5% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 679 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 218 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #39.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (7%) (diversity index 37/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Granger's public schools, it stands alongside Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch (471 students): Horizon Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.6:1 vs 22.4:1).
Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp also operates Penn High School (3,687 students) and Schmucker Middle School (1,041 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 Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 30% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.5% | ▼ 67% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 679 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
679
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 92% in Indiana - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,274
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 78.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 4.0%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Horizon Elementary School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp, which includes Horizon Elementary School.
$10,274
Per student
-15%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 64.9%
Federal 9.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Schmucker Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Discovery Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Virgil I Grissom Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northpoint Elementary School | Similar size | 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
- 3,687
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Granger
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~679 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Horizon Elementary School
How many students attend Horizon Elementary School?
Horizon Elementary School has 679 students enrolled. It is a public school in Granger, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Elementary School is 20.6:1, which is 30% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horizon Elementary School?
16.5% of students at Horizon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Horizon Elementary School is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Granger, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon Elementary School?
Horizon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Horizon Elementary School rank among public schools in Granger?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Granger, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Granger on the city page.
Is Horizon Elementary School a good school?
Horizon Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Indiana 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 Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp?
Besides Horizon Elementary School, Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp also operates Penn High School (3,687 students), Schmucker Middle School (1,041 students), and Discovery Middle School (941 students). See the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp district page for the complete list.
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