- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Horizons High School held near 22 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 210555002034 · Elkton, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
29 enr · 29:1 · 72.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: South Todd Elementary School (511 students)
Horizons High School held near 22 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Horizons High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Todd Ele
South Todd Elementary School
511 students
- Todd County Ce
Todd County Central High School
500 students
- North Todd Ele
North Todd Elementary School
442 students
- Todd County Mi
Todd County Middle School
401 students
- This school 29
Horizons High School
29 students
What this shows Horizons High School reports 29 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horizons High School compares
Horizons High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,128
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat 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
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.
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
District finance for Todd County reports $14,128 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~29 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 22 (2022-23) → 22 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.