Enrollment
550
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Everett, WA
Horizon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Horizon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530543002320
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horizon Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Everett · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Washington
- 68.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Horizon Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Elementary ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Everett, WA.
School address
District: Mukilteo School District · Washington
NCES ID 530543002320 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Horizon Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Horizon Elementary
Horizon Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Everett, Washington, enrolling 550 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 550 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Among 359 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #26, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (16%) (diversity index 62/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Everett's elementary schools, it stands alongside Discovery Elementary (648 students): Horizon Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.8:1 vs 15.8:1).
Mukilteo School District also operates Kamiak High School (2,384 students) and Mariner High School (2,106 students) alongside Horizon Elementary.
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 compares
Horizon Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▲ 52% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Washington - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$19,467
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 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
Hispanic or Latino 58.4%
White 15.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 7.6%
Asian 6.5%
African American 6.2%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Horizon Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mukilteo School District, which includes Horizon Elementary.
$19,467
Per student
0%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 64.2%
Federal 11.4%
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamiak High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mariner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Voyager Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olympic View Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harbour Pointe Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horizon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,384
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,106
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Everett
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Discovery Elementary
Standard public school
648 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Seattle Hill Elementary
Standard public school
567 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Olivia Park Elementary
Standard public school
559 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Odyssey Elementary
Standard public school
526 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Fairmount Elementary
Standard public school
510 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Pathfinder Kindergarten Center
Standard public school
437 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~550 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Horizon Elementary
How many students attend Horizon Elementary?
Horizon Elementary has 550 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Everett, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 12% 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?
68.3% of students at Horizon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Horizon Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 58.4% of enrollment, in Everett, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon Elementary?
Horizon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 rank among elementary schools in Everett?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Elementary ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Everett, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Everett on the city page.
Is Horizon Elementary a good school?
Horizon Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Washington 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 Mukilteo School District?
Besides Horizon Elementary, Mukilteo School District also operates Kamiak High School (2,384 students), Mariner High School (2,106 students), and Voyager Middle School (902 students). See the Mukilteo School District district page for the complete list.
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