- Enrollment
- 2,384
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Horizon Elementary held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.6 → 39.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 530543002320 · Everett, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 13.8:1 · 68.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Kamiak High School (2,384 students)
Horizon Elementary held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.6 → 39.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Horizon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kamiak High Sc
Kamiak High School
2,384 students
- Mariner High S
Mariner High School
2,106 students
- Voyager Middle 902
Voyager Middle School
902 students
- Olympic View M 851
Olympic View Middle School
851 students
- Harbour Pointe 803
Harbour Pointe Middle School
803 students
- This school 550
Horizon Elementary
550 students
What this shows Horizon Elementary reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horizon Elementary compares
Horizon Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$20,374
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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.
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
District finance for Mukilteo School District reports $20,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,106
- 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
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 (~550 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 529 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.