Enrollment
302
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cleveland, OH
Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390045405013Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #22 of 47
- elementary schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 302
- students enrolled
Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School ranks #22 of 47 elementary schools in Cleveland, OH.
School address
District: Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School · Ohio
NCES ID 390045405013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School
Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Cleveland, Ohio, enrolling 302 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.1:1, Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School is leaner than roughly 85% of Ohio schools and 28% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Enrollment of 302 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by African American (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 35.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Cleveland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Campus International School (690 students): Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 15.3:1).
Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School is a single-school charter district, so Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Science Academy-Denison Middle School compares
Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 28% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 15% in Ohio - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.3%
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
$12,398
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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
32
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 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
African American 55.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
White 10.6%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School, which includes Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School.
$12,398
Per student
-15%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.8%
State 63.6%
Federal 35.6%
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.
Similar elementary schools in Cleveland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Campus International School
Standard public school
690 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Village Preparatory School Cliffs
Standard public school
674 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Citizens Academy Southeast
Standard public school
667 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Village Preparatory School Woodland Hills
Standard public school
620 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Millridge Elementary School
Standard public school
604 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Lander Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~302 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School
How many students attend Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School?
Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School has 302 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cleveland, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 28% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School is African American at 55.0% of enrollment, in Cleveland, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School?
Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Science Academy-Denison Middle School rank among elementary schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School ranks #22 of 47 elementary schools in Cleveland, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cleveland on the city page.
Is Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School a good school?
Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio 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 Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School?
None; Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School is a single-school charter district, and Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School is its only campus.
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