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Horizon Elementary School

Q: Is Horizon Elementary School a good school?

Horizon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 10.0% of Idaho elementary schools.

Q: How many students attend Horizon Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 486 students attended Horizon Elementary School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Horizon Elementary School?

Students at Horizon Elementary School are 60% Hispanic, 38% White, 1% Two or more races.

Q: What schools do graduates of Horizon Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Horizon Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Jerome Middle School High : Jerome High School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

315^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 350 Idaho Elementary Schools

Better than 10% of Idaho elementary schools

Summary

Horizon Elementary School in Jerome, ID, is a public school serving 486 students in grades PK–5 as part of the Jerome Joint District. About 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and the school is the largest of the four public elementary schools in the district. Horizon has faced academic challenges—its state percentile rank was just 10 in 2025–26—but the latest test scores show clear improvement, and the school now leads its district peers.

Perhaps the most encouraging news is Horizon's dramatic reduction in chronic absenteeism. It fell from 29% in 2021–22 to 14.6% in 2024–25, matching the state average. Over the same period, math proficiency climbed from 22.7% to 29.6%, including a nearly 7-percentage-point jump in a single year. In the most recent testing cycle, Horizon posted the best math and ELA scores among the four public elementary schools in the district, outperforming Summit Elementary, Frontier Elementary School, and Jefferson Elementary School—all of which serve similarly high-poverty communities.

Horizon spends about $7,728 per student, which is mid-range for the area—higher than Rock Creek Elementary at $5,958 but lower than Heritage Academy at $10,619. Notably, higher spending does not always produce better outcomes; Rock Creek scores far higher on state tests while spending less. Poverty remains the dominant factor in school performance across the region, and Horizon's stats reflect that reality. That said, the simultaneous improvement in attendance and math proficiency suggests the school is on a positive path. Parents considering Horizon will find a school that is improving, leading its district, and working to overcome long-standing challenges.

486

Students ?

17.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

66.3%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

934 10th Avenue East
Jerome, ID 83338-2148

(208) 324-4841

District: Jerome Joint District

Students who attend Horizon Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Jerome Middle School
High:	Jerome High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

59.7%

White:

38.3%

Two or more races:

1.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 12th percentile in 2008 → 10th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Idaho average (33% vs 47% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (10th percentile)

!English Language Arts scores 21 pts below the Idaho average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school33%

District avg26%

Idaho avg47%

315^th of 350

Idaho public elementary schools ?

Bottom 10%▲ up 8 pts since 2025

From bottom 2% (2025) to bottom 10% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

99^th of 104Jerome Joint District among Idaho districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2026	14.8	315 of 350	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	4.7	331 of 337	1.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	61.3	140 of 357	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	47.1	213 of 354	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	51.8	204 of 359	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	63.4	117 of 356	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	21.6	314 of 349	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	24.6	294 of 335	12.2%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Idaho (2025-2026) ?

Science36%-8 vs state

English Language Arts33%-21 vs state

Math30%-13 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ISAT Math (2026)				ISAT Science (2026)		ISAT English Language Arts (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science 5th Grade	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Horizon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	934 10th Avenue East	Jerome	83338	Jerome County	Jerome Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 324-4841	486	27	17.9	66.3%	186 (38.3%)	1 (0.2%)	290 (59.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (1.0%)	14.8	315^th of 350 public elementary schools	10.0%		4.7	331^st of 337 public elementary schools	1.8%	16	< 31%	< 32%	32.0	29.6	35.5		28.6	27.8	41.3	33.0	$7,728	$1,352	$6,376
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	K-5	600 North Fillmore Street	Jerome	83338	Jerome County	Jerome Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 324-8896	421	20	21.0	59.1%	153 (36.3%)	0 (0.0%)	266 (63.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)								(n/a)	31.3	< 38%	< 18%	27.1	< 18%	< 18%	< 25%	< 46%	< 31%	28.2	$6,816	$1,216	$5,600
Summit Elementary	Public	K-5	200 10th Avenue West	Jerome	83338	Jerome County	Jerome Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 324-3396	460	24	19.1	75.0%	140 (30.4%)	2 (0.4%)	311 (67.6%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	4.7	345^th of 350 public elementary schools	1.4%		2.1	337^th of 337 public elementary schools	0.0%	8	31.3	24.4	15.2	22.7	15.2		20.3	26.7	31.9	27.0	$6,399	$1,112	$5,287
Frontier Elementary School	Public	K-5	525 South Tiger Drive	Jerome	83338	Jerome County	Jerome Joint District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(208) 332-6800	475	24	19.7	65.3%	204 (42.9%)	2 (0.4%)	263 (55.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	6	342^nd of 350 public elementary schools	2.3%					(n/a)	30.2	21.6	24.3	24.4	22.4		< 27%	< 24%	26.2	23.8
Rock Creek Elementary	Public	K-5	850 Federation Road	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 732-7565	601	33	18.2	31.8%	424 (70.5%)	20 (3.3%)	114 (19.0%)	14 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.8%)	65.4	107^th of 350 public elementary schools	69.4%		73.2	77^th of 337 public elementary schools	77.2%	30	63.5	51.6	48.0	54.8	55.0		60.9	56.3	60.6	59.4	$5,958	$496	$5,461
Wendell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	232 N Boise Street	Wendell	83355	Gooding County	Wendell District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 536-6611	429	23	18.6	80.2%	170 (39.6%)	2 (0.5%)	248 (57.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	10.7	331^st of 350 public elementary schools	5.4%		10.5	314^th of 337 public elementary schools	6.8%	17	25.5	22.1		24.0			37.2	35.1		36.3	$7,632	$1,758	$5,873
I B Perrine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	452 Caswell Avenue West	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 733-4288	359	27	13.2	66.3%	229 (63.8%)	24 (6.7%)	74 (20.6%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.1%)	15 (4.2%)	3.7	347^th of 350 public elementary schools	0.9%		4	335^th of 337 public elementary schools	0.6%	12	22.2	< 18%	< 16%	16.5	22.2		12.7	22.2	33.9	22.8	$6,790	$1,205	$5,585
Harrison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Harrison Street	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 733-4229	383	24	15.9	66.8%	195 (50.9%)	28 (7.3%)	133 (34.7%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.8%)	14 (3.7%)	9.4	335^th of 350 public elementary schools	4.3%		4	334^th of 337 public elementary schools	0.9%	1	< 34%	29.5	< 18%	22.9	25.5		< 28%	< 38%	37.3	31.5	$9,238	$1,897	$7,341
Sawtooth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1771 Stadium Boulevard	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 733-8454	452	26	17.3	49.1%	310 (68.6%)	11 (2.4%)	87 (19.2%)	7 (1.5%)	3 (0.7%)	7 (1.5%)	27 (6.0%)	53.9	157^th of 350 public elementary schools	55.1%		51.9	149^th of 337 public elementary schools	55.8%	8	47.4	44.4	44.2	45.3	63.2		46.8	52.4	66.2	55.1	$7,210	$894	$6,316
Pillar Falls Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3105 Stadium Boulevard	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 732-7570	582	28	20.8	35.6%	422 (72.5%)	14 (2.4%)	118 (20.3%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.0%)	68.6	95^th of 350 public elementary schools	72.9%		74.4	69^th of 337 public elementary schools	79.5%	26	61.0	59.2	55.7	58.7	61.4		55.0	50.0	64.8	56.3	$6,658	$601	$6,057

Frequently Asked Questions about Horizon Elementary School

What district is Horizon Elementary School in?

Jerome Joint District

What schools do graduates of Horizon Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Jerome Middle School
High : Jerome High School

Is Horizon Elementary School a good school?

Horizon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 10.0% of Idaho elementary schools.

How many students attend Horizon Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 486 students attended Horizon Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Horizon Elementary School?

Students at Horizon Elementary School are 60% Hispanic, 38% White, 1% Two or more races.

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