Horizon Elementary School

Summary:

Horizon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Port Orange, Florida, serving 773 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Volusia District, which is ranked 36 out of 68 districts in the state.

Horizon Elementary consistently outperforms the Volusia District and the state of Florida in standardized test scores, with 68% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in Statewide Science compared to 58% for the district and 53% for the state. The school's diversity is also a key differentiating factor, with a student population that is 56.27% White, 21.09% African American, 11% Hispanic, and 3.88% Asian. However, Horizon Elementary has experienced higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.7% to 33.7% in recent years, and a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 52.38% to 61.47%.

Compared to nearby schools like Cypress Creek Elementary and Sweetwater Elementary, Horizon Elementary outperforms them in academic metrics, but its higher chronic absenteeism rate and free/reduced lunch percentage suggest additional challenges in supporting its student population. Despite these areas of concern, Horizon Elementary has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating a stable level of academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4751 Hidden Lake Dr
       Port Orange, FL  32129


(386) 756-7150

District: Volusia

SchoolDigger Rank:
711th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,597 Help


Students who attend Horizon Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Silver Sands Middle School
High:    Atlantic High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  773

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.3%
African American:
21.1%
Hispanic:
11.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Horizon Elementary School ranks better than 68.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 16th among 48 ranked elementary schools in the Volusia School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.52. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.3%), African American (21.1%), Hispanic (11%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Horizon Elementary School is 12.4, which is the 4th best among 48 elementary schools in the Volusia School District. (See more...)
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Compare Horizon Elementary School employs 62 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Horizon Elementary School is $10,597. 24 elementary schools in the Volusia School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Volusia:

SchoolDigger ranks Volusia 36th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Horizon Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 57.93 729th 1688 56.8%
2007 72.40 477th 1786 73.3%
2008 75.56 400th 1789 77.6%
2009 71.92 484th 1847 73.8%
2010 58.27 855th 1919 55.4%
2011 49.62 1058th 1985 46.7%
2012 57.01 854th 1984 57.0%
2013 57.61 841st 2029 58.6%
2014 67.10 653rd 2064 68.4%
2016 75.80 470th 2087 77.5%
2017 80.05 374th 2112 82.3%
2018 70.73 595th 2118 71.9%
2019 64.49 749th 2182 65.7%
2021 66.60 720th 2247 68.0%
2022 65.27 729th 2219 67.1%
2023 58.45 877th 2240 60.8%
2024 66.52 711th 2256 68.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Horizon Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 797 138 6 11 1 n/a n/a 0 953
1991 811 141 6 13 2 n/a n/a 0 973
1992 836 136 5 17 2 n/a n/a 0 996
1993 866 162 15 12 1 n/a n/a 0 1056
1994 898 179 8 15 0 n/a n/a 0 1100
1995 700 160 10 17 5 n/a n/a 0 892
1996 700 160 10 17 5 n/a n/a 0 892
1997 663 140 10 17 0 n/a n/a 0 830
1998 670 147 14 18 0 n/a n/a 0 849
1999 661 137 16 21 0 n/a n/a 0 835
2000 702 137 10 13 1 n/a n/a 0 863
2001 685 118 11 19 0 n/a n/a 0 833
2002 733 68 23 24 1 n/a n/a 0 849
2003 733 68 23 24 1 n/a n/a 0 849
2004 676 71 26 32 4 n/a n/a 0 809
2005 730 86 22 41 1 n/a n/a 0 880
2006 746 98 28 45 0 n/a n/a 0 917
2007 698 109 39 52 1 n/a n/a 26 925
2008 655 107 38 51 0 n/a n/a 36 887
2009 663 121 53 56 2 n/a n/a 43 938
2010 434 88 48 59 1 n/a n/a 32 662
2011 378 107 46 61 0 0 35 0 627
2012 353 122 34 55 3 1 32 0 600
2013 357 142 29 50 1 1 32 0 612
2014 432 141 35 49 1 3 29 0 690
2015 430 138 39 56 1 1 44 0 709
2016 433 144 34 62 1 1 50 0 725
2017 446 148 35 68 0 1 53 0 751
2018 449 158 36 75 0 3 50 0 771
2019 459 166 36 87 0 2 52 0 802
2020 471 161 44 76 0 2 51 0 805
2021 415 130 24 55 0 1 47 0 672
2022 422 158 29 68 0 1 59 0 737
2023 435 163 30 85 0 1 59 0 773

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 Horizon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 953 43.0 22.1 20.3
1991 973 49.0 19.8 21.6
1992 996 48.0 20.7 20.7
1993 1056 52.0 20.3 26.8
1994 1100 55.0 20.0 27.7
1995 892 51.0 17.5 30.2
1996 892 51.0 17.5 30.2
1997 830 47.0 17.7 27.8
1998 849 50.0 17.0 30.4
1999 835 51.0 16.4 36.2
2000 863 50.0 17.3 37.9
2001 833 48.0 17.4 35.9
2002 849 51.0 16.6 33.6
2003 849 51.0 16.6 33.6
2004 809 49.0 16.5 33.5
2005 880 54.0 16.3 32.4
2006 917 62.0 14.8 33.5
2007 925 68.0 13.6 35.2
2008 887 64.0 13.9 36.9
2009 938 71.0 14.7 41.6
2010 662 48.0 13.7 48.9
2011 627 50.0 12.5 56.1
2012 600 48.0 12.5 61.3
2013 612 45.0 13.6 62.7
2014 690 53.0 13.0 59.7
2015 709 55.0 12.8 59.1
2016 725 57.0 12.7 64.8
2017 751 59.0 12.7 63.9
2018 771 58.0 13.2 64.5
2019 802 57.0 14.0 62.1
2020 805 63.0 12.7 57
2021 672 56.0 12.0 52.4
2022 737 61.0 12.0 61.5
2023 773 62.0 12.4 55

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 Horizon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 953 43.0 22.1 20.3
1991 973 49.0 19.8 21.6
1992 996 48.0 20.7 20.7
1993 1056 52.0 20.3 26.8
1994 1100 55.0 20.0 27.7
1995 892 51.0 17.5 30.2
1996 892 51.0 17.5 30.2
1997 830 47.0 17.7 27.8
1998 849 50.0 17.0 30.4
1999 835 51.0 16.4 36.2
2000 863 50.0 17.3 37.9
2001 833 48.0 17.4 35.9
2002 849 51.0 16.6 33.6
2003 849 51.0 16.6 33.6
2004 809 49.0 16.5 33.5
2005 880 54.0 16.3 32.4
2006 917 62.0 14.8 33.5
2007 925 68.0 13.6 35.2
2008 887 64.0 13.9 36.9
2009 938 71.0 14.7 41.6
2010 662 48.0 13.7 48.9
2011 627 50.0 12.5 56.1
2012 600 48.0 12.5 61.3
2013 612 45.0 13.6 62.7
2014 690 53.0 13.0 59.7
2015 709 55.0 12.8 59.1
2016 725 57.0 12.7 64.8
2017 751 59.0 12.7 63.9
2018 771 58.0 13.2 64.5
2019 802 57.0 14.0 62.1
2020 805 63.0 12.7 57
2021 672 56.0 12.0 52.4
2022 737 61.0 12.0 61.5
2023 773 62.0 12.4 55

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Horizon Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $388 (4.8%) $7,704 (95.2%) $8,092
2019 $647 (7.5%) $8,032 (92.5%) $8,679
2020 $456 (5.1%) $8,570 (94.9%) $9,026
2021 $714 (7.3%) $9,126 (92.7%) $9,841
2022 $1,630 (15.7%) $8,769 (84.3%) $10,399
2023 $1,916 (18.1%) $8,681 (81.9%) $10,597

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Horizon Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 749th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 877th of 2240 Elementary schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Elementary School)7360
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)5851
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Horizon Elementary School)7662
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Volusia)6054
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Elementary School)5465
 11%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)5453
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Horizon Elementary School)6971
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)5958
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Elementary School)5855
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)5454
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Horizon Elementary School)5754
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Volusia)5450
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Horizon Elementary School)6264
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Volusia)5661
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students802773
 3.6%
African American166163
 1.8%
American Indian00
Asian3630
 16.7%
Hispanic8785
 2.3%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White459435
 5.2%
Two or More Races5259
 13.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.1%55%
 7.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Horizon Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 773 students attended Horizon Elementary School.

Horizon Elementary School ranks 711th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Horizon Elementary School are 56% White, 21% African American, 11% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

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

Middle : Silver Sands Middle School
High : Atlantic High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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