Serving 408 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Horizon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Horizon Elementary School is located in the southern part of Kent, WA, serving an attendance zone that spans approximately 1.8 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horizon Elementary School's student population of 408 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
408 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Horizon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Elementary School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1048 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
22%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.6%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon Elementary School's ranking?
Horizon Elementary School is ranked #1048 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Horizon Elementary School?
408 students attend Horizon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Horizon Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Horizon Elementary School?
Horizon Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington 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 Kent School District.
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