Horizon Elementary School vs. Prairie Vista Elementary School
Should I attend Horizon Elementary School or Prairie Vista Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Horizon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Prairie Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 684 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Horizon Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 502 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Prairie Vista Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
684 students
502 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#35 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#5 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
81%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
24
-
Kindergarten Students
103
63
Grade 1 Students
101
86
Grade 2 Students
104
84
Grade 3 Students
111
84
Grade 4 Students
123
96
Grade 5 Students
118
89
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
82%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%