At a glance
Reported students
317
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida elementary enrollment
12th percentile
Compared with 2,220 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
629
Horizon Charter School of Tampa: 317 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
21.9:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. 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
- 304
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.2:1
What the reported data says about Horizon Charter School of Tampa
Horizon Charter School of Tampa is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Tampa. It is one of 294 current school records connected to Hillsborough. NCES reports 317 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,220 elementary schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 579 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 12th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.9:1, above the Florida median of 15.8:1 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 (74.1%) and White (10.7%). English learners represent 13.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Horizon Charter School of Tampa
- 1How do the reported 21.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.5 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 6.6%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White10.7%
- Hispanic74.1%
- Black3.2%
- Asian9.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.9%
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
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 Hillsborough
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Oak Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
314 reported students
Dunbar Elementary Magnet School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
324 reported students
Chiaramonte Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
325 reported students
Wilson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
329 reported students
Shore Elementary Magnet School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
330 reported students
Edison Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
303 reported students
Public schools near Horizon Charter School of Tampa
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town & Country Elementary School Elementary · Hillsborough | PK–05 | 379 | 0.2 mi |
| Dickenson Elementary School Elementary · Hillsborough | PK–05 | 514 | 0.7 mi |
| Bay Crest Elementary School Elementary · Hillsborough | PK–05 | 572 | 0.8 mi |
| Morgan Woods Elementary School Elementary · Hillsborough | PK–05 | 522 | 1.1 mi |
| Woodbridge Elementary School Elementary · Hillsborough | PK–05 | 602 | 1.4 mi |
| Bellamy Elementary School Elementary · Hillsborough | PK–05 | 589 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Horizon Charter School of Tampa
What grades does Horizon Charter School of Tampa serve?
Horizon Charter School of Tampa reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hillsborough.
How many students attend Horizon Charter School of Tampa?
Horizon Charter School of Tampa reported 317 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 12th percentile among 2,220 Florida elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 304 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Horizon Charter School of Tampa?
The calculated ratio is 21.9:1, based on 317 students and 14.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Horizon Charter School of Tampa a public, charter, or magnet school?
Horizon Charter School of Tampa is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Horizon Charter School of Tampa students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
6.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Horizon Charter School of Tampa in?
Horizon Charter School of Tampa is part of Hillsborough, based in Tampa, FL, which operates 294 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Horizon Charter School of Tampa?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Town & Country Elementary School (0.2 mi), Dickenson Elementary School (0.7 mi), Bay Crest Elementary School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.