Horizon Elementary School

Public PK, KG-6

 27641 144th Ave SE
       Kent, WA  98042-9054


(253) 373-7313

District: Kent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
657th of 1,169 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,405 Help


Students who attend Horizon Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Cedar Heights Middle School
High:    Kentlake High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  391

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.6%
Asian:
21.2%
Hispanic:
16.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.3% Help


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Compare Details Horizon Elementary School ranks worse than 56.2% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 13th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Kent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Horizon Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.6%), Asian (21.2%), Hispanic (16.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Horizon Elementary School is 16.5. 19 elementary schools in the Kent School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Horizon Elementary School is $17,405. 25 elementary schools in the Kent School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Horizon Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Horizon Elementary School 657th of 1169 Washington public elementary schools. (See Horizon Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Asian students:
White students:


Kent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kent School District 137th of 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Horizon Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Horizon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 38.79 656th 1026 36.1%
2005 42.55 640th 1031 37.9%
2006 41.94 650th 1051 38.2%
2007 41.86 657th 1069 38.5%
2008 45.42 619th 1067 42.0%
2009 49.85 562nd 1072 47.6%
2010 49.73 563rd 1088 48.3%
2011 46.91 608th 1092 44.3%
2012 54.08 535th 1097 51.2%
2013 60.09 451st 1106 59.2%
2015 64.08 357th 1067 66.5%
2016 73.31 278th 1053 73.6%
2017 64.11 389th 1056 63.2%
2018 62.29 398th 1054 62.2%
2019 47.53 610th 1130 46.0%
2021 38.75 641st 1107 42.1%
2022 44.21 629th 1169 46.2%
2023 42.55 657th 1169 43.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Horizon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.50 163rd 333 51.1%
2019 38.36 149th 248 39.9%
2021 36.56 20th 32 37.5%
2022 49.49 79th 213 62.9%
2023 48.57 106th 254 58.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Horizon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.67 144th 835 82.8%
2019 53.54 456th 979 53.4%
2021 54.92 315th 854 63.1%
2022 56.63 382nd 1019 62.5%
2023 49.77 498th 1013 50.8%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Horizon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.31 312th 1004 68.9%
2019 50.60 559th 1068 47.7%
2021 41.67 554th 1008 45.0%
2022 49.04 530th 1100 51.8%
2023 46.41 565th 1094 48.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Horizon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.91 491st 999 50.9%
2019 45.35 606th 1075 43.6%
2021 37.03 615th 1025 40.0%
2022 39.27 647th 1113 41.9%
2023 38.59 663rd 1099 39.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Horizon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.77 112th 169 33.7%
2019 35.66 141st 201 29.9%
2021 16.99 111th 131 15.3%
2022 22.66 152nd 187 18.7%
2023 40.46 99th 170 41.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Horizon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 75.54 16th 108 85.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Horizon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.30 184th 540 65.9%
2019 64.35 206th 697 70.4%
2021 53.51 167th 501 66.7%
2022 65.74 158th 694 77.2%
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Rank History for White students at Horizon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.19 377th 833 54.7%
2019 36.12 723rd 1027 29.6%
2021 40.13 564th 943 40.2%
2022 41.29 618th 1031 40.1%
2023 44.69 553rd 1011 45.3%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Open Quote I went to Horizon Elementary School as a child in the 90's and now my daughter is attending this school. I also attending Pinetree at one point and have visited several other Kent Schools and I think Horizon in the best in Kent!! Kent schools in general are subpar. But Horizon has great leadership, encourages school pride and sets the bar high for the kids to reach. They also have a very positive message towards behavior control rather than a negative punishment system. We are renting at the moment and continue to look for real-estate in this school boundary just so we can continue to be apart of this schools community! Close Quote



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
1991 377 22 48 15 11 n/a n/a 0 473
1992 404 24 70 12 16 n/a n/a 0 526
1993 388 44 71 11 10 n/a n/a 0 524
1994 402 60 75 13 6 n/a n/a 0 556
1995 436 33 78 27 6 n/a n/a 0 580
1996 436 33 78 27 6 n/a n/a 0 580
1997 454 31 72 20 3 n/a n/a 0 580
1998 459 40 76 18 5 n/a n/a 0 598
1999 454 46 78 13 3 n/a n/a 0 594
2000 459 62 75 19 2 n/a n/a 0 617
2001 385 54 54 20 5 n/a n/a 0 518
2002 378 72 52 26 4 n/a n/a 0 532
2003 378 72 52 26 4 n/a n/a 0 532
2004 402 72 64 40 2 n/a n/a 0 580
2005 356 63 77 38 3 n/a n/a 49 586
2006 318 52 82 46 3 n/a n/a 65 566
2007 314 50 79 62 5 n/a n/a 75 585
2008 303 55 78 60 6 n/a n/a 65 567
2009 269 51 76 60 7 n/a n/a 73 536
2010 265 46 71 62 6 n/a n/a 75 525
2011 255 47 62 94 4 5 32 0 499
2012 232 50 71 98 1 4 44 0 500
2013 237 50 70 85 2 7 51 0 502
2014 225 45 68 78 2 8 44 0 470
2015 208 47 66 74 3 10 39 0 447
2016 201 46 67 73 2 11 49 0 449
2017 216 50 70 75 2 11 43 0 467
2018 192 50 86 77 1 9 39 0 454
2019 197 46 89 80 0 6 41 0 459
2020 183 50 85 92 1 6 42 0 459
2021 150 47 84 80 1 6 36 0 404
2022 141 49 81 87 1 5 36 0 400
2023 151 52 83 63 2 7 33 0 391

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
1991 473 24.0 19.7 n/a
1992 526 25.8 20.3 n/a
1993 524 26.0 20.2 n/a
1994 556 29.0 19.2 n/a
1995 580 27.5 21.1 n/a
1996 580 27.5 21.1 n/a
1997 580 28.9 20.1 n/a
1998 598 28.5 21.0 n/a
1999 594 30.0 19.8 n/a
2000 617 31.0 19.9 n/a
2001 518 28.0 18.5 n/a
2002 532 30.5 17.4 30.1
2003 532 30.5 17.4 30.1
2004 580 30.0 19.3 30.2
2005 586 29.5 19.9 35.6
2006 566 30.0 18.9 37.1
2007 585 27.9 21.0 42.2
2008 567 30.9 18.3 47.8
2009 536 30.0 17.9 41.3
2010 525 25.8 20.2 46.4
2011 499 25.9 19.2 27.5
2012 500 27.4 18.2 46.2
2013 502 28.0 17.9 44.4
2014 470 n/a n/a 50.2
2015 447 30.0 14.9 51.7
2016 449 24.0 18.7 49.2
2017 467 24.1 19.3 47.5
2018 454 26.0 17.4 49.3
2019 459 25.2 18.1 51.2
2020 459 25.9 17.7 52.1
2021 404 24.5 16.4 48.3
2022 400 23.5 16.9 52.8
2023 391 23.5 16.5 59.3

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
1991 473 24.0 19.7 n/a
1992 526 25.8 20.3 n/a
1993 524 26.0 20.2 n/a
1994 556 29.0 19.2 n/a
1995 580 27.5 21.1 n/a
1996 580 27.5 21.1 n/a
1997 580 28.9 20.1 n/a
1998 598 28.5 21.0 n/a
1999 594 30.0 19.8 n/a
2000 617 31.0 19.9 n/a
2001 518 28.0 18.5 n/a
2002 532 30.5 17.4 30.1
2003 532 30.5 17.4 30.1
2004 580 30.0 19.3 30.2
2005 586 29.5 19.9 35.6
2006 566 30.0 18.9 37.1
2007 585 27.9 21.0 42.2
2008 567 30.9 18.3 47.8
2009 536 30.0 17.9 41.3
2010 525 25.8 20.2 46.4
2011 499 25.9 19.2 27.5
2012 500 27.4 18.2 46.2
2013 502 28.0 17.9 44.4
2014 470 n/a n/a 50.2
2015 447 30.0 14.9 51.7
2016 449 24.0 18.7 49.2
2017 467 24.1 19.3 47.5
2018 454 26.0 17.4 49.3
2019 459 25.2 18.1 51.2
2020 459 25.9 17.7 52.1
2021 404 24.5 16.4 48.3
2022 400 23.5 16.9 52.8
2023 391 23.5 16.5 59.3

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Horizon Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201683.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%95.6%95.6%89.7%89.7%92.6%95.6%
201784.5%0.0%0.0%1.4%7.0%88.7%88.7%94.4%91.6%90.1%88.7%
201885.7%0.0%0.0%6.4%6.4%87.3%87.3%87.3%90.5%88.9%87.3%
201983.3%0.0%0.0%3.7%13.0%87.0%87.0%87.0%87.0%90.7%87.0%
202093.9%4.1%0.0%0.0%2.0%95.9%98.0%95.9%93.9%98.0%93.9%93.9%93.9%98.0%
202178.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%2.1%83.0%85.1%93.6%80.9%85.1%87.2%87.2%87.2%85.1%
202287.8%4.1%0.0%6.1%2.0%91.8%91.8%93.9%89.8%91.8%93.9%93.9%93.9%91.8%
202387.0%6.5%0.0%2.2%4.4%89.1%91.3%91.3%89.1%91.3%91.3%91.3%91.3%91.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201880.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%6.1%93.9%80.3%95.5%93.9%92.4%80.3%
201976.5%1.5%0.0%0.0%4.4%98.5%80.9%98.5%97.1%98.5%80.9%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201988.6%0.2%0.0%7.0%94.5%95.0%95.8%93.9%94.5%95.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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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)
2019 $764 (6.2%) $11,602 (93.8%) $12,366
2020 $393 (4.3%) $8,675 (95.7%) $9,068
2021 $803 (5.1%) $14,937 (94.9%) $15,740
2022 $1,081 (6.2%) $16,324 (93.8%) $17,405

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Horizon Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 610th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 657th of 1169 Elementary schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Elementary School)53.544.7
 8.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kent School District)51.841.6
 10.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Horizon Elementary School)53.527.7
 25.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Kent School District)55.143.5
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Elementary School)63.546.8
 16.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kent School District)51.343.2
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Horizon Elementary School)4627.7
 18.4%
   4th Grade Math (Kent School District)48.541.4
 7.1%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Elementary School)53.252.3
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kent School District)57.747.2
 10.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Horizon Elementary School)38.136.9
 1.2%
   5th Grade Math (Kent School District)46.835.7
 11%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Horizon Elementary School)49.244.6
 4.6%
   5th Grade Science (Kent School District)48.744.7
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Horizon Elementary School)67.166.7
 0.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kent School District)58.548.2
 10.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Horizon Elementary School)52.940
 12.9%
   6th Grade Math (Kent School District)47.434
 13.5%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Horizon Elementary School)59.754.3
 5.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Kent School District)57.448.1
 9.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Horizon Elementary School)47.634.2
 13.5%
   All Grades Math (Kent School District)47.135.7
 11.4%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Horizon Elementary School)49.244.6
 4.6%
   All Grades Science (Kent School District)47.943.3
 4.6%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students459391
 14.8%
African American4652
 13%
American Indian02
Asian8983
 6.7%
Hispanic8063
 21.3%
Pacific Islander67
 16.7%
White197151
 23.4%
Two or More Races4133
 19.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.2%59.3%
 8.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Horizon Elementary School

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

Middle : Cedar Heights Middle School
High : Kentlake High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 391 students attended Horizon Elementary School.

Horizon Elementary School ranks 657th of 1169 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Horizon Elementary School are 39% White, 21% Asian, 16% Hispanic, 13% African American, 8% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction. School Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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