- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Holt, MI
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 dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261848000092
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
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, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Holt · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Horizon Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Holt, MI.
School address
District: Holt Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261848000092 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Horizon Elementary School held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 261848000092 · Holt, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 15.4:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Holt Senior High School (1,529 students)
Horizon Elementary School held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Horizon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holt Senior Hi
Holt Senior High School
1,529 students
- Holt Junior Hi
Holt Junior High School
713 students
- Elliott Elemen 457
Elliott Elementary School
457 students
- Wilcox Element 413
Wilcox Elementary School
413 students
- Dimondale Elem 381
Dimondale Elementary School
381 students
- This school 354
Horizon Elementary School
354 students
What this shows Horizon Elementary School reports 354 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▼ 24% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 36% in Michigan - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$15,034
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 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
White 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
African American 11.9%
Two or More 11.6%
Asian 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Horizon Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Holt Public Schools reports $15,034 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holt Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holt Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elliott Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilcox Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dimondale Elementary School | Similar size | Higher 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
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horizon Elementary School
How many students attend Horizon Elementary School?
Horizon Elementary School has 354 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Holt, MI. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 12% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 2% 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?
41.0% of students at Horizon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Horizon Elementary School is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Holt, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
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 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Horizon Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Holt?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Holt, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Holt on the city page.
What other schools are in Holt Public Schools?
Besides Horizon Elementary School, Holt Public Schools also operates Holt Senior High School (1,529 students), Holt Junior High School (713 students), and Elliott Elementary School (457 students). See the Holt Public Schools district page for the complete list.