Enrollment
647
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pewaukee, WI
Horizon School
Federal NCES profile for Horizon School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551164000226
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horizon School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Pewaukee · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 10.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Horizon School has class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Pewaukee, WI.
School address
District: Pewaukee School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551164000226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Horizon School compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Horizon School
Horizon School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, enrolling 647 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.9% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the Wisconsin average.
Enrollment of 647 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 263 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #129.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Asian (7%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 647 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Pewaukee School District also operates Pewaukee High (889 students) and Pewaukee Lake Elementary (748 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 Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.9% | ▼ 72% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 647 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
647
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 79% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,228
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 647 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 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.
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 78.8%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, Horizon School is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pewaukee School District, which includes Horizon School.
$13,228
Per student
-11%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.0%
State 25.0%
Federal 7.0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pewaukee High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pewaukee Lake Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Asa Clark Middle | Similar size | Similar 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
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~647 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Horizon School
How many students attend Horizon School?
Horizon School has 647 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pewaukee, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon School is 15.8:1, which is 10% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horizon School?
10.9% of students at Horizon School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizon School?
The largest demographic group at Horizon School is White at 78.8% of enrollment, in Pewaukee, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon School?
Horizon School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Horizon School rank among public schools in Pewaukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Pewaukee, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pewaukee on the city page.
Is Horizon School a good school?
Horizon School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Wisconsin 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 Pewaukee School District?
Besides Horizon School, Pewaukee School District also operates Pewaukee High (889 students), Pewaukee Lake Elementary (748 students), and Asa Clark Middle (623 students). See the Pewaukee School District district page for the complete list.
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