Enrollment
664
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Murray, UT
Horizon School
Federal NCES profile for Horizon School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490060000771
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horizon School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Murray · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- students per teacher
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Horizon School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Murray, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.7%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Horizon School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Horizon School
Horizon School is a mid-sized elementary school in Murray, Utah, enrolling 664 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 32.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 664 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 250 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #203, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Murray District also operates Murray High (1,364 students) and Hillcrest Jr High (696 students) alongside Horizon School.
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 School compares
Horizon School on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▲ 17% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 664 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
664
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 66% in Utah - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.1%
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
$10,367
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $9,792
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
2
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 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 52.0%
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Horizon School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Murray District, which includes Horizon School.
$10,367
Per student
+6%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 40.1%
Federal 12.6%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Jr High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverview Jr High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkside School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Viewmont School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~664 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Horizon School
How many students attend Horizon School?
Horizon School has 664 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Murray, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon School is 22.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horizon School?
32.7% of students at Horizon School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizon School?
The largest demographic group at Horizon School is White at 52.0% of enrollment, in Murray, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon School?
Horizon School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower 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 School rank among elementary schools in Murray?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Murray, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Murray on the city page.
Is Horizon School a good school?
Horizon School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools. 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 Murray District?
Besides Horizon School, Murray District also operates Murray High (1,364 students), Hillcrest Jr High (696 students), and Riverview Jr High (614 students). See the Murray District district page for the complete list.
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