Serving 580 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Horizons Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 580 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Horizons Elementary serves the southern part of Olympia, WA, encompassing an area of approximately 4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horizons Elementary School's student population of 580 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
580 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
School Rankings
Horizons Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizons Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#523 out of 2088 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Asian
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
22%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
45%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Two or more races
19%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.5%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizons Elementary School's ranking?
Horizons Elementary School is ranked #523 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Horizons Elementary School often compared to?
Horizons Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chambers Prairie Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Horizons Elementary School?
580 students attend Horizons Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Horizons Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Horizons Elementary School?
Horizons Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Horizons Elementary School offer ?
Horizons Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Horizons Elementary School part of?
Horizons Elementary School is part of North Thurston School District.
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