- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sun Prairie, WI
Horizon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Horizon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551464002624
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horizon Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 10
- schools in Sun Prairie · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 19.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Horizon Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Elementary ranks #1 of 10 schools in Sun Prairie, WI.
School address
District: Sun Prairie Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551464002624 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Horizon Elementary held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 551464002624 · Sun Prairie, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 11.1:1 · 19.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Sun Prairie East High (1,340 students)
Horizon Elementary held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 30.4 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
- Sun Prairie Ea
Sun Prairie East High
1,340 students
- Sun Prairie We
Sun Prairie West High
1,325 students
- Prairie View M
Prairie View Middle
699 students
- Patrick Marsh
Patrick Marsh Middle
581 students
- Central Height
Central Heights Middle
560 students
- This school 345
Horizon Elementary
345 students
What this shows Horizon Elementary reports 345 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.5% | ▼ 49% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 21% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,689
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.0%
Asian 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 8.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Horizon Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sun Prairie Area School District reports $15,689 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Prairie East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sun Prairie West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Patrick Marsh Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Heights Middle | Larger | Similar 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
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Sun Prairie
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Token Springs Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Northside Elementary
Standard public school
439 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Westside Elementary
Standard public school
434 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Royal Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
433 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Eastside Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Meadow View Elementary
Standard public school
401 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~345 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Horizon Elementary
How many students attend Horizon Elementary?
Horizon Elementary has 345 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sun Prairie, WI. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Elementary is 11.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 29% 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?
19.5% 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 53.0% of enrollment, in Sun Prairie, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon Elementary?
Horizon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Horizon Elementary rank among schools in Sun Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Elementary ranks #1 of 10 schools in Sun Prairie, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sun Prairie on the city page.
What other schools are in Sun Prairie Area School District?
Besides Horizon Elementary, Sun Prairie Area School District also operates Sun Prairie East High (1,340 students), Sun Prairie West High (1,325 students), and Prairie View Middle (699 students). See the Sun Prairie Area School District district page for the complete list.