- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moorhead, MN
Horizon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Horizon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 272142003512
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horizon Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Moorhead · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 42.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Horizon Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Middle School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Moorhead, MN.
School address
District: Moorhead Area Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 272142003512 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Horizon Middle School held near 2,167 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 120.0 → 122.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 272142003512 · Moorhead, MN Elementary · LARGE · TRAD
2,158 enr · 18.1:1 · 42.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Moorhead High School (2,122 students)
Horizon Middle School held near 2,167 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 120.0 → 122.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Horizon Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Horizon Middle School
2,158 students
- Moorhead High
Moorhead High School
2,122 students
- S.G. Reinertse 719
S.G. Reinertsen Elementary
719 students
- Dorothy Dodds 625
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School
625 students
- Ellen Hopkins 616
Ellen Hopkins Elementary
616 students
- Robert Asp Ele 580
Robert Asp Elementary
580 students
What this shows Horizon Middle School reports 2,158 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horizon Middle School compares
Horizon Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▼ 2% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,158 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,158
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 75% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$14,570
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 540 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.2%
African American 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Horizon Middle School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moorhead Area Public Schools reports $14,570 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horizon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorhead High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| S.G. Reinertsen Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dorothy Dodds Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ellen Hopkins Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert Asp Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horizon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~2,158 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horizon Middle School
How many students attend Horizon Middle School?
Horizon Middle School has 2,158 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moorhead, MN. CCD year-over-year: 2,158 (2022-23) → 2,167 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Middle School is 18.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horizon Middle School?
42.0% of students at Horizon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Horizon Middle School is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Moorhead, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon Middle School?
Horizon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Middle School rank among elementary schools in Moorhead?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Middle School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Moorhead, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Moorhead on the city page.
What other schools are in Moorhead Area Public Schools?
Besides Horizon Middle School, Moorhead Area Public Schools also operates Moorhead High School (2,122 students), S.G. Reinertsen Elementary (719 students), and Dorothy Dodds Elementary School (625 students). See the Moorhead Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.