At a glance
Reported students
386
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
25.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
417
Horton Elementary: 386 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
25.7:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 395
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.2:1
What the reported data says about Horton Elementary
Horton Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in San Diego. It is one of 175 current school records connected to San Diego Unified. NCES reports 386 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 25.7:1, above the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (84.2%) and Black (8%). English learners represent 53.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Horton Elementary
- 1How do the reported 25.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 15 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 53.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.3%
- Hispanic84.2%
- Black8%
- Asian5.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial1.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in San Diego Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Encanto Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
386 reported students
Nye Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
385 reported students
Bird Rock Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
383 reported students
Ibarra Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
390 reported students
Perkins K-8
Elementary · Grades KG–08
381 reported students
Franklin Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
380 reported students
Public schools near Horton Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chollas/Mead Elementary Elementary · San Diego Unified | KG–05 | 534 | 0.6 mi |
| Holly Drive Leadership Academy Elementary · Charter · Holly Drive Leadership Academy District | KG–08 | 108 | 0.8 mi |
| Porter Elementary Elementary · San Diego Unified | KG–06 | 590 | 0.8 mi |
| Johnson Elementary Elementary · San Diego Unified | KG–05 | 283 | 0.9 mi |
| Webster Elementary Elementary · San Diego Unified | KG–05 | 208 | 0.9 mi |
| Valencia Park Elementary Elementary · San Diego Unified | KG–05 | 393 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Horton Elementary
What grades does Horton Elementary serve?
Horton Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in San Diego Unified.
How many students attend Horton Elementary?
Horton Elementary reported 386 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 395 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Horton Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 25.7:1, based on 386 students and 15 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Horton Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Horton Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on San Diego Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Horton Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
96.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Horton Elementary in?
Horton Elementary is part of San Diego Unified, based in San Diego, CA, which operates 175 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Horton Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Chollas/Mead Elementary (0.6 mi), Holly Drive Leadership Academy (0.8 mi), Porter Elementary (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.