Horizons Elementary School

Summary:

Horizons Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Davenport, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 1,468 students. The school is part of the Polk District, which is ranked 57 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Horizons Elementary School faces several challenges, including a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 22.2% in 2019-2020 to 47.3% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the district and state averages. The school also consistently underperforms compared to the Polk District and Florida state averages in various standardized tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 30% to 37%, while the district and state averages were significantly higher, ranging from 44% to 60%. Additionally, Horizons Elementary School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.23% to 62.01% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Horizons Elementary School to nearby schools in the same district, several interesting findings emerge. Bella Citta, Davenport School of the Arts, and Eastside Elementary School generally outperform Horizons Elementary School in test scores and other key metrics, while Mater Academy Davenport, a public charter school, also outperforms Horizons Elementary School in most areas, despite serving a similar student population. The school's spending per student has fluctuated over the years, ranging from $8,290 in 2019-2020 to $9,517 in 2020-2021, which is not significantly lower than the nearby schools, suggesting that the resources may not be effectively utilized to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1700 Forest Lake Dr
Davenport, FL 33837

(863) 419-3430

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
2037^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,134

Students who attend Horizons Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Shelley S. Boone Middle School
High:	Ridge Community High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Number of students: 1,468

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

64.9%

African American:

20.8%

White:

11.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Horizons Elementary School ranks worse than 90.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 80^th among 85 ranked elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.85. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Horizons Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Polk School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (64.9%), African American (20.8%), White (11.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Horizons Elementary School is 17.6. 66 elementary schools in the Polk School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Horizons Elementary School employs 83 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Horizons Elementary School is $9,134. 72 elementary schools in the Polk School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Horizons Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Polk:

SchoolDigger ranks Polk 57^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Horizons Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2010	10.08	1806^th	1919	5.9%
2011	10.47	1861^st	1985	6.2%
2012	25.06	1560^th	1984	21.4%
2013	41.87	1186^th	2029	41.5%
2014	25.32	1622^nd	2064	21.4%
2016	20.60	1722^nd	2087	17.5%
2017	30.39	1495^th	2112	29.2%
2018	38.34	1335^th	2118	37.0%
2019	23.61	1745^th	2182	20.0%
2021	22.43	1764^th	2247	21.5%
2022	16.07	1968^th	2219	11.3%
2023	19.60	1911^th	2240	14.7%
2024	14.85	2037^th	2256	9.7%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Horizons Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	212	181	5	329	1	n/a	n/a	39	767
2010	220	198	8	340	5	n/a	n/a	35	806
2011	192	181	8	374	7	4	15	0	781
2012	208	166	10	389	3	2	17	0	795
2013	233	180	10	368	3	2	18	0	814
2014	256	217	15	424	4	2	21	0	939
2015	268	231	16	513	5	4	22	0	1059
2016	317	338	19	657	8	7	32	0	1378
2017	207	251	14	665	8	9	34	0	1188
2018	207	251	19	756	5	7	32	0	1277
2019	224	249	24	836	5	9	35	0	1382
2020	185	255	19	799	6	8	25	0	1297
2021	142	211	16	607	7	1	11	0	995
2022	162	267	18	883	5	1	14	0	1350
2023	166	306	20	953	5	1	17	0	1468

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Horizons Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	767	56.4	16.0	84.2
2010	806	51.0	15.8	89.1
2011	781	55.0	14.2	84.6
2012	795	53.0	15.0	87.7
2013	814	56.0	14.5	81.9
2014	939	55.0	17.0	79.2
2015	1059	63.0	16.8	58.9
2016	1378	82.0	16.8	64.9
2017	1188	76.0	15.6	60.5
2018	1277	84.0	15.2	56.2
2019	1382	82.0	16.8	56.2
2020	1297	80.0	16.2	46
2021	995	75.0	13.2	62
2022	1350	74.0	18.2	57.6
2023	1468	83.0	17.6	42.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Horizons Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	767	56.4	16.0	84.2
2010	806	51.0	15.8	89.1
2011	781	55.0	14.2	84.6
2012	795	53.0	15.0	87.7
2013	814	56.0	14.5	81.9
2014	939	55.0	17.0	79.2
2015	1059	63.0	16.8	58.9
2016	1378	82.0	16.8	64.9
2017	1188	76.0	15.6	60.5
2018	1277	84.0	15.2	56.2
2019	1382	82.0	16.8	56.2
2020	1297	80.0	16.2	46
2021	995	75.0	13.2	62
2022	1350	74.0	18.2	57.6
2023	1468	83.0	17.6	42.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Horizons Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,274 (15.3%)	$7,029 (84.7%)	$8,303
2019	$1,091 (13.7%)	$6,864 (86.3%)	$7,955
2020	$1,028 (12.4%)	$7,261 (87.6%)	$8,290
2021	$1,356 (14.2%)	$8,160 (85.7%)	$9,517
2022	$1,977 (22.6%)	$6,791 (77.5%)	$8,767
2023	$1,570 (17.2%)	$7,563 (82.8%)	$9,134

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Horizons Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1745^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1911^th of 2240 Elementary schools	5.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Horizons Elementary School)	47	38	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	52	48	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Horizons Elementary School)	44	33	11%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	51	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Horizons Elementary School)	42	40	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	48	46	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Horizons Elementary School)	56	40	16%
4th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	50	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Horizons Elementary School)	41	35	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	47	44	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Horizons Elementary School)	38	28	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	51	40	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Horizons Elementary School)	36	29	7%
5th Grade Science (Polk)	45	39	6%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1382	1468	6.2%
African American	249	306	22.9%
American Indian	5	5
Asian	24	20	16.7%
Hispanic	836	953	14%
Pacific Islander	9	1	88.9%
White	224	166	25.9%
Two or More Races	35	17	51.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.2%	42.2%	14%

Schools Near Horizons Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Horizons Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1700 Forest Lake Dr	Davenport	33837	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 419-3430	1,468	83	17.6	42.2%	166 (11.3%)	306 (20.8%)	953 (64.9%)	20 (1.4%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (1.2%)	14.9	2037^th of 2256 public elementary schools	9.7%		19.6	1911^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.7%	126	35.0	30.0	35.0				37.0	36.0	36.0				35.0						$9,134	$1,570	$7,563
Navigator Academy Of Leadership Davenport	Public, Charter	K-8	495 Holly Hill Rd	Davenport	33837	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 353-3005	874	43	20.3	37.3%	112 (12.8%)	93 (10.6%)	648 (74.1%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	12 (1.4%)	20.2	1895^th of 2256 public elementary schools	16.0%		21	1871^st of 2240 public elementary schools	16.5%	24	43.0	36.0	40.0	46.0	35.0	31.0	47.0	32.0	26.0	39.0	33.0	29.0	31.0	11.0	87.0		60.0	54.0	$6,395	$125	$6,270
Davenport Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8 W Palmetto St	Davenport	33837	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 534-0500	786	38	20.6	48.9%	131 (16.7%)	126 (16.0%)	509 (64.8%)	9 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (1.0%)	34	1515^th of 2256 public elementary schools	32.8%		32	1552^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	30.7%	37	52.0	42.0	43.0				44.0	50.0	40.0				51.0						$9,722	$2,218	$7,504
Bethune Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	900 Avenue F	Haines City	33844	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	Yes	(863) 421-3334	428	19	22.5	60.5%	52 (12.1%)	213 (49.8%)	147 (34.3%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)	39.9	1348^th of 2256 public elementary schools	40.2%		35.9	1444^th of 2240 public elementary schools	35.5%	96	59.0	39.0	49.0				65.0	41.0	44.0				49.0						$9,343	$1,388	$7,955
Eastside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1820 Johnson Ave E	Haines City	33844	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 421-3254	615	33	18.6	66.3%	36 (5.9%)	139 (22.6%)	431 (70.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.1%)	28.8	1654^th of 2256 public elementary schools	26.7%		22	1837^th of 2240 public elementary schools	18.0%	183	29.0	30.0	44.0				36.0	41.0	71.0				62.0						$11,181	$2,200	$8,981
Davenport School Of The Arts	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	4751 County Road 547 N	Davenport	33837	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	Yes	(863) 420-2557	1,168	74	15.7	37.1%	357 (30.6%)	168 (14.4%)	596 (51.0%)	20 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (2.2%)	74.2	540^th of 2256 public elementary schools	76.1%		71.3	604^th of 2240 public elementary schools	73.0%	64	78.0	58.0	69.0	66.0	66.0	72.0	77.0	62.0	69.0	73.0	69.0	76.0	58.0	71.0	84.0	89.0		94.0	$9,745	$1,121	$8,623
Loughman Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4600 Us Hwy 17- 92 N	Davenport	33837	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 421-3309	1,052	69	15.2	37.3%	193 (18.3%)	176 (16.7%)	640 (60.8%)	13 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	28 (2.7%)	19.4	1922^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	14.8%		17.7	1967^th of 2240 public elementary schools	12.2%	45	36.0	33.0	42.0				37.0	38.0	42.0				39.0						$10,806	$2,448	$8,359
Alta Vista Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	801 Scenic Hwy S	Haines City	33844	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 421-3235	769	45	17.0	59.6%	96 (12.5%)	162 (21.1%)	489 (63.6%)	9 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	11 (1.4%)	15.8	2011^th of 2256 public elementary schools	10.9%		11.4	2116^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.5%	105	32.0	34.0	37.0				45.0	39.0	33.0				24.0						$10,702	$2,320	$8,381
Mater Academy Davenport	Public, Charter	K-5	318 Ronald Reagan Pkwy	Davenport	33896	Polk County	Polk	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(863) 534-0500	600	30	20.0	46.8%	92 (15.3%)	87 (14.5%)	387 (64.5%)	11 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.7%)	56.8	925^th of 2256 public elementary schools	59.0%					(n/a)	56.0	52.0	70.0				59.0	63.0	47.0				55.0						$8,701	$196	$8,505
Bella Citta	Public	PK, KG-7	1915 S Floral Ave	Bartow	33214	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 519-7600	940	50	18.8	34.7%	173 (18.4%)	156 (16.6%)	578 (61.5%)	12 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.1%)	25.4	1755^th of 2256 public elementary schools	22.2%		30.7	1592^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	28.9%	163	51.0	40.0	42.0	34.0	31.0		62.0	32.0	27.0	26.0	18.0	67.0	40.0					92.0	$8,350	$1,242	$7,107

Frequently Asked Questions about Horizons Elementary School

How many students attend Horizons Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,468 students attended Horizons Elementary School.

Is Horizons Elementary School a good school?

Horizons Elementary School ranks in the bottom 9.7% of Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Horizons Elementary School?

Students at Horizons Elementary School are 65% Hispanic, 21% African American, 11% White, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Horizons Elementary School in?

Polk

What schools do graduates of Horizons Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Horizons Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Shelley S. Boone Middle School
High : Ridge Community High School

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