Enrollment
245
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Horizon Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Horizon Elementary
Horizon Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Plymouth, Wisconsin, enrolling 245 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 245 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 433 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Plymouth's public schools, it stands alongside Parkview Elementary (252 students): Horizon Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.3:1 vs 13.3:1).
Plymouth Joint School District also operates Plymouth High (735 students) and Riverview Middle (555 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,789
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plymouth Joint School District, which includes Horizon Elementary.
$12,789
Per student
-14%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.9%
State 44.4%
Federal 9.6%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~245 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Horizon Elementary a good school?
Horizon Elementary earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. 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 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.
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