Enrollment
439
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390138905567 Charter school
Horizon Science Academy Youngstown — Youngstown, OH
Federal NCES profile for Horizon Science Academy Youngstown, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Horizon Science Academy Youngstown · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Horizon Science Academy Youngstown compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Horizon Science Academy Youngstown reports 439 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 29.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 26% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 51.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Horizon Science Academy Youngstown spends $12,608 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 1.0% from local sources (property taxes), 59.1% from the state, and 39.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Horizon Science Academy Youngstown compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 26% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 59% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
— 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Ohio — lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
51.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,608
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 439 Top 59% in Ohio — larger than 41% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 13.6:1 -26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390138905567
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 51.7%
In-school suspensions 74
Out-of-school suspensions 62
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Horizon Science Academy Youngstown, which includes Horizon Science Academy Youngstown.
$12,608
Per student
-25%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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 19.5:1 students per teacher
Boardman Center Intermediate School
Standard public school
814 students 19:1 students per teacher
Stambaugh Charter Academy
Standard public school
472 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
West Boulevard Elementary School
Standard public school
417 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Stadium Drive Elementary School
Standard public school
378 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Rayen Early College Middle School
Standard public school
370 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 a 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 13.6:1, which is 26% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Youngstown, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon Science Academy Youngstown?
Horizon Science Academy Youngstown has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.