- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glendale, AZ
Horizon School
Federal NCES profile for Horizon School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040342000271
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horizon School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arizona schools.
- #8 of 17
- elementary schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 57.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Horizon School has class sizes larger than 81% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon School ranks #8 of 17 elementary schools in Glendale, AZ.
School address
District: Glendale Elementary District (4271) · Arizona
NCES ID 040342000271 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Horizon School held near 904 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 040342000271 · Glendale, AZ Elementary · MID · TRAD
856 enr · 20.9:1 · 57.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Challenger Middle School (839 students)
Horizon School held near 904 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Horizon School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Horizon School
856 students
- Challenger Mid
Challenger Middle School
839 students
- William C Jack
William C Jack School
811 students
- Bicentennial S
Bicentennial South School
729 students
- Harold W Smith
Harold W Smith School
719 students
- Desert Spirit
Desert Spirit
682 students
What this shows Horizon School reports 856 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horizon School compares
Horizon School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 23% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.0% | ▲ 18% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 856 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
856
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 81% in Arizona - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
66.9%
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
$10,795
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
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
46
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.0%
White 20.1%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Horizon School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glendale Elementary District (4271) reports $10,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horizon School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William C Jack School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bicentennial South School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harold W Smith School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Spirit | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horizon School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Glendale
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~856 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horizon School
How many students attend Horizon School?
Horizon School has 856 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glendale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 932 (2022-23) → 904 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon School is 20.9:1, which is 23% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horizon School?
57.0% of students at Horizon School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizon School?
The largest demographic group at Horizon School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment, in Glendale, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon School?
Horizon School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 School rank among elementary schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon School ranks #8 of 17 elementary schools in Glendale, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Glendale on the city page.
What other schools are in Glendale Elementary District (4271)?
Besides Horizon School, Glendale Elementary District (4271) also operates Challenger Middle School (839 students), William C Jack School (811 students), and Bicentennial South School (729 students). See the Glendale Elementary District (4271) district page for the complete list.