At a glance
Reported students
351
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas elementary enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 708 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
441
Horizon Elementary: 351 reported students.
State peer staffing position
32nd percentile
11.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. 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
- 351
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23.66
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
What the reported data says about Horizon Elementary
Horizon Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Shawnee. It is one of 13 current school records connected to De Soto. NCES reports 351 students for 2024–25.
Among 708 elementary schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 311 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, close to the Kansas median of 13.1:1 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 White (79.5%) and multiracial (8.3%). English learners represent 0.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.8%. 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 Elementary
- 1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.5 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White79.5%
- Hispanic3.4%
- Black6.3%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.3%
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 De Soto
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Belmont Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
381 reported students
Starside Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
428 reported students
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
431 reported students
Riverview Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
441 reported students
Clear Creek Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
461 reported students
Mize Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
474 reported students
Public schools near Horizon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Ridge Elementary School Elementary · De Soto | PK–05 | 431 | 1.6 mi |
| Clear Creek Elem Elementary · De Soto | PK–05 | 461 | 1.8 mi |
| Mize Elementary School Elementary · De Soto | PK–05 | 474 | 1.9 mi |
| Belmont Elementary School Elementary · De Soto | PK–05 | 381 | 2.2 mi |
| Lenexa Hills Elementary Elementary · Shawnee Mission Pub Sch | PK–06 | 292 | 3.3 mi |
| Canyon Creek Elementary Elementary · Olathe | PK–05 | 459 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Horizon Elementary
What grades does Horizon Elementary serve?
Horizon Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in De Soto.
How many students attend Horizon Elementary?
Horizon Elementary reported 351 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 708 Kansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 351 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Horizon Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 351 students and 29.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Horizon Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Horizon Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on De Soto attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Horizon Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
20.2% 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 Elementary in?
Horizon Elementary is part of De Soto, based in De Soto, KS, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Horizon Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Prairie Ridge Elementary School (1.6 mi), Clear Creek Elem (1.8 mi), Mize Elementary School (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.