Enrollment
29
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkton, KY
Horizons High School
Federal NCES profile for Horizons High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210555002034
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horizons High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Elkton · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Horizons High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizons High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Elkton, KY.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+91% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Horizons High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Horizons High School
Horizons High School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Elkton, Kentucky, enrolling 29 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29:1 is larger than about 98% of Kentucky schools and 91% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Kentucky schools, with 29 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 35 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #32, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 32.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 7 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 29 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Elkton's public schools, it stands alongside North Todd Elementary School (442 students): Horizons High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (29:1 vs 17:1).
Todd County also operates South Todd Elementary School (511 students) and Todd County Central High School (500 students) alongside Horizons High School.
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 Horizons High School compares
Horizons High School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29:1 | ▲ 91% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 23% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 29 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
29
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
29:1
students per teacher
- 91% above state mean
Top 98% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$13,051
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.1 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
White 65.5%
African American 20.7%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%
Largest group: White at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Horizons High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Todd County, which includes Horizons High School.
$13,051
Per student
-1%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.7%
State 47.5%
Federal 32.9%
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.
How Horizons High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Todd Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Todd County Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Todd Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Todd County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horizons High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Elkton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~29 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Horizons High School
How many students attend Horizons High School?
Horizons High School has 29 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Elkton, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizons High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizons High School is 29:1, which is 91% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 85% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horizons High School?
72.7% of students at Horizons High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizons High School?
The largest demographic group at Horizons High School is White at 65.5% of enrollment, in Elkton, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizons High School?
Horizons High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Horizons High School rank among public schools in Elkton?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizons High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Elkton, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Elkton on the city page.
Is Horizons High School a good school?
Horizons High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Kentucky 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 Todd County?
Besides Horizons High School, Todd County also operates South Todd Elementary School (511 students), Todd County Central High School (500 students), and North Todd Elementary School (442 students). See the Todd County district page for the complete list.
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