- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plymouth, WI
Horizon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Horizon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551194002445
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horizon Elementary earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Horizon Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Plymouth, WI.
School address
District: Plymouth Joint School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551194002445 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Horizon Elementary held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.2 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 551194002445 · Plymouth, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
245 enr · 12.3:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Plymouth High (735 students)
Horizon Elementary held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.2 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Horizon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plymouth High
Plymouth High
735 students
- Riverview Midd
Riverview Middle
555 students
- Parkview Eleme 252
Parkview Elementary
252 students
- This school 245
Horizon Elementary
245 students
- Fairview Eleme 213
Fairview Elementary
213 students
What this shows Horizon Elementary reports 245 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horizon Elementary compares
Horizon Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 31% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 37% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,891
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Horizon Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plymouth Joint School District reports $12,891 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Plymouth
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~245 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horizon Elementary
How many students attend Horizon Elementary?
Horizon Elementary has 245 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plymouth, WI. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Elementary is 12.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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?
26.4% of students at Horizon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Horizon Elementary is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Plymouth, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon Elementary?
Horizon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (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 schools in Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Plymouth, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Plymouth on the city page.
What other schools are in Plymouth Joint School District?
Besides Horizon Elementary, Plymouth Joint School District also operates Plymouth High (735 students), Riverview Middle (555 students), and Parkview Elementary (252 students). See the Plymouth Joint School District district page for the complete list.