Enrollment
439
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Youngstown, OH
Horizon Science Academy Youngstown
Federal NCES profile for Horizon Science Academy Youngstown, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390138905567Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 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 Youngstown earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of Ohio schools.
- #12 of 15
- elementary schools in Youngstown · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 439
- students enrolled
Horizon Science Academy Youngstown has class sizes smaller than 71% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Science Academy Youngstown ranks #12 of 15 elementary schools in Youngstown, OH.
School address
District: Horizon Science Academy Youngstown · Ohio
NCES ID 390138905567 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Horizon Science Academy Youngstown compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Horizon Science Academy Youngstown
Horizon Science Academy Youngstown is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Youngstown, Ohio, enrolling 439 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 439 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by African American (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Horizon Science Academy Youngstown spends $11,490 per pupil, 22% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 39.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 136 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 439 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Youngstown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Austintown Intermediate School (895 students): Horizon Science Academy Youngstown is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 19:1).
Horizon Science Academy Youngstown is a single-school charter district, so Horizon Science Academy Youngstown 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 Youngstown compares
Horizon Science Academy Youngstown on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Ohio - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.7%
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
$11,490
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
74
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.0 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 65.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
White 7.7%
Two or More 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Horizon Science Academy Youngstown is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Horizon Science Academy Youngstown, which includes Horizon Science Academy Youngstown.
$11,490
Per student
-22%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.0%
State 59.1%
Federal 39.9%
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 Youngstown
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Austintown Intermediate School
Standard public school
895 students 19:1 students per teacher
Boardman Center Intermediate School
Standard public school
814 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Stambaugh Charter Academy
Standard public school
472 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
West Boulevard Elementary School
Standard public school
417 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Stadium Drive Elementary School
Standard public school
378 students 21:1 students per teacher
Rayen Early College Middle School
Standard public school
370 students 15.4:1 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 (~439 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Horizon Science Academy Youngstown
How many students attend Horizon Science Academy Youngstown?
Horizon Science Academy Youngstown has 439 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Youngstown, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Science Academy Youngstown?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Science Academy Youngstown is 15.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% 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 Youngstown?
The largest demographic group at Horizon Science Academy Youngstown is African American at 65.1% of enrollment, in Youngstown, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon Science Academy Youngstown?
Horizon Science Academy Youngstown has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Youngstown rank among elementary schools in Youngstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Science Academy Youngstown ranks #12 of 15 elementary schools in Youngstown, 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 Youngstown on the city page.
Is Horizon Science Academy Youngstown a good school?
Horizon Science Academy Youngstown earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of 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 Youngstown?
None; Horizon Science Academy Youngstown is a single-school charter district, and Horizon Science Academy Youngstown is its only campus.
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