- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Horizon School held near 614 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 490060000771 · Murray, UT Elementary · MID · TRAD
664 enr · 22.9:1 · 32.7% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Murray High (1,364 students)
Horizon School held near 614 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Horizon School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Murray High
Murray High
1,364 students
- Hillcrest Jr H
Hillcrest Jr High
696 students
- This school
Horizon School
664 students
- Riverview Jr H
Riverview Jr High
614 students
- Parkside Schoo 454
Parkside School
454 students
- Viewmont Schoo 433
Viewmont School
433 students
What this shows Horizon School reports 664 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horizon School compares
Horizon School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,273
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
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.
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
District finance for Murray District reports $11,273 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~664 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 590 (2022-23) → 614 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
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, 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 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.
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.