- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Davenport, FL
Horizons Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Horizons Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159007399
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horizons Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Davenport · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Horizons Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizons Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 schools in Davenport, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Horizons Elementary School held near 1,500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 83.0 → 90.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 120159007399 · Davenport, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,543 enr · 18.6:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Horizons Elementary School held near 1,500 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 83.0 → 90.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Horizons Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haines City Se
Haines City Senior High School
3,105 students
- Davenport High
Davenport High School
2,731 students
- Winter Haven S
Winter Haven Senior High School
2,648 students
- Ridge Communit
Ridge Community High School
2,632 students
- George W. Jenk
George W. Jenkins Senior High
2,469 students
- This school
Horizons Elementary School
1,543 students
What this shows Horizons Elementary School reports 1,543 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horizons Elementary School compares
Horizons Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 19% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,543 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,543
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 68% in Florida - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.7%
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
$11,747
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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 1543 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.7%
African American 24.0%
White 9.6%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Horizons Elementary School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Polk reports $11,747 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horizons Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horizons Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,731
- Students per teacher
- 32.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,632
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,469
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide other 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 (~1,543 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horizons Elementary School
How many students attend Horizons Elementary School?
Horizons Elementary School has 1,543 students enrolled. It is a public school in Davenport, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,468 (2022-23) → 1,500 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizons Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizons Elementary School is 18.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horizons Elementary School?
42.2% of students at Horizons Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizons Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Horizons Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment, in Davenport, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizons Elementary School?
Horizons Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Horizons Elementary School rank among schools in Davenport?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizons Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 schools in Davenport, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Davenport on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Horizons Elementary School, Polk also operates Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students), Davenport High School (2,731 students), and Winter Haven Senior High School (2,648 students). See the Polk district page for the complete list.