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
44
Full Time Teachers
44
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%
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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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Map
Attendance Zone
About Southwest Johnston
List Price Range
$207K - $855K
Homes For Sale
28
Average Home Value
$366,831
Median Lot Size
11,761 Sq Ft
% Renters
23%
Household Income
$120,862
% of College Grads
46.9%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
1,999 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
55.8%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,190 - $2,796 per month
- Providence Pointe
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 628+ Sq Ft
- 6210 NW 106th St
- Johnston, IA
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$1,042 - $1,736 per month
- The Reserve at Destination Pointe
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 741+ Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
- 10th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Terra Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Playground
Adventure Ridge Park
Lew Clarkson Park
Northview Park
Beaver Creek Natural Resource Center
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
Providence Pointe Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
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