Horizon Elementary School was originally built in 2001 and now offers plenty of amenities to help students in Southwest Johnston learn and grow. Amenities of Horizon Elementary School include computer labs, art studios, music rooms, a large gymnasium and so much more.
Kindergarten through fifth grade is taught standard at Horizon Elementary School. Students also take part in physical education, art, music and library weekly. There are over 600 students enrolled at Horizon Elementary School and over 40 teachers plus other faculty and staff members.
Horizon Elementary School offers 1:1 programs with iPads, and an Extended Learning Program (ELP) is also taught. For parents and community members, Horizon Elementary School offers online tools on its website like newsletters, Infinite Camps and access to the parent-student handbook.
Parents and community members can also find the contact information of teachers and other faculty members on the website when they have questions or concerns. School activities and other helpful information can be found on Horizon Elementary School’s website.
Horizon Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
5905 NW 100th St,
Johnston, IA
Johnston Community School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
71%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Niche Grade
B
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
71%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.8%
GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
77.4%
Science
69%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
641:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
White
64.1%
Black
14.4%
Hispanic
10.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.1%
Two or more races
3.4%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
6/27/2018
My son has had a great experience and I'm looking forward to my daughter being in kindergarten next year. All the teaches are great. Many opportunities to get involved!
8/18/2017
We arrived last year. Our experience has been great. The principal Mrs. Cornwell is exceptional. My child is on the high functioning end of the autism spectrum. We have had many bumps in the road. At every turn Mrs. Cornwell handle several situations pleasantly professional and surprisingly quick. S...
9/17/2016
As of Sept. 2016- The teachers at this school are excellent. The school has a lot of resources and my kids are happy there. I have not noticed overcrowding issues, personally, but some of these reviews are older. That said, some things have changed recently (I think related to the new principal) tha...
4/7/2015
One child gone from the school...the other one leaving at the end of this year. The school has been an absolute disaster for my kids' self esteem. There is way too much focus on keeping kids quiet, seated in "body basics" (whatever the heck that is) and on task and uniform in their behaviors and not...
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Average Home Value
$372,854
Median Lot Size
11,761 Sq Ft
% Renters
23%
Average Household Income
$120,862
% of College Grads
46.9%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
2,003 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
55.7%
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Parks in this Area
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Horizon Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Johnston, IA and is served by the Johnston Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 673 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 71% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Horizon Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $372,854. Discover additional schools in the area, like Johnston Senior High School, Summit Middle School, Johnston Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Johnston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Horizon Elementary School.