- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Horizon School held near 639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.2 → 44.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 551164000226 · Pewaukee, WI Elementary · MID · TRAD
647 enr · 15.8:1 · 10.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Pewaukee High (889 students)
Horizon School held near 639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.2 → 44.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Horizon School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pewaukee High
Pewaukee High
889 students
- Pewaukee Lake
Pewaukee Lake Elementary
748 students
- This school
Horizon School
647 students
- Asa Clark Midd
Asa Clark Middle
623 students
What this shows Horizon School reports 647 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horizon School compares
Horizon School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,303
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for Pewaukee School District reports $13,303 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~647 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 622 (2022-23) → 639 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.