- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Boulder, CO
Horizons K-8 School
Federal NCES profile for Horizons K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080249006199Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horizons K-8 School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 10
- elementary schools in Boulder · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 8.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Horizons K-8 School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizons K-8 School ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Boulder, CO.
School address
District: Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080249006199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Horizons K-8 School held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 080249006199 · Boulder, CO Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
358 enr · 12.8:1 · 8.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Boulder High School (1,939 students)
Horizons K-8 School held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 24.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Horizons K-8 School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boulder High S
Boulder High School
1,939 students
- Fairview High
Fairview High School
1,863 students
- Broomfield Hig
Broomfield High School
1,693 students
- Centaurus High
Centaurus High School
1,557 students
- Peak to Peak C
Peak to Peak Charter School
1,447 students
- This school 358
Horizons K-8 School
358 students
What this shows Horizons K-8 School reports 358 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horizons K-8 School compares
Horizons K-8 School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 23% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.9% | ▼ 77% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 22% in Colorado - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,172
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.1%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, Horizons K-8 School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 reports $17,172 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horizons K-8 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broomfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centaurus High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peak to Peak Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horizons K-8 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,557
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~358 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horizons K-8 School
How many students attend Horizons K-8 School?
Horizons K-8 School has 358 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Boulder, CO. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizons K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizons K-8 School is 12.8:1, which is 23% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horizons K-8 School?
8.9% of students at Horizons K-8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizons K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Horizons K-8 School is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in Boulder, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizons K-8 School?
Horizons K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 K-8 School rank among elementary schools in Boulder?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizons K-8 School ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Boulder, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Boulder on the city page.
What other schools are in Boulder Valley School District No. Re2?
Besides Horizons K-8 School, Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 also operates Boulder High School (1,939 students), Fairview High School (1,863 students), and Broomfield High School (1,693 students). See the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 district page for the complete list.