Serving 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Horizon Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Horizon Elementary School serves the eastern part of Fort Lauderdale, covering an attendance area of approximately 2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.8 miles to the school from the edge of the zone, reaching up to 1.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horizon Elementary School's student population of 505 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
505 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2022
School Calendar
School Rankings
Horizon Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1394 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
53%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon Elementary School's ranking?
Horizon Elementary School is ranked #1394 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Horizon Elementary School often compared to?
Horizon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nob Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Horizon Elementary School?
505 students attend Horizon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Horizon Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Horizon Elementary School?
Horizon Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Horizon Elementary School offer ?
Horizon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Horizon Elementary School part of?
Horizon Elementary School is part of Broward School District.
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