Serving 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Horizon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Horizon Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Jerome school district, encompassing approximately 256.7 square miles around Jerome, ID. Families can typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 14.1 miles from the school to the zone's edge and the furthest point reaching up to 31.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horizon Elementary School's student population of 486 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
486 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Horizon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Elementary School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#589 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
60%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.5%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon Elementary School's ranking?
Horizon Elementary School is ranked #589 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Horizon Elementary School often compared to?
Horizon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Elementary School, Heritage Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Horizon Elementary School?
486 students attend Horizon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Horizon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Horizon Elementary School?
Horizon Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho 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 Jerome Joint School District.
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