Horizon Elementary
#58 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#7713 of 50,301 nationally
About Horizon Elementary
Horizon Elementary is a public elementary located in Shawnee, in the De Soto school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 351 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 58th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (67th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 351.
There are 18 schools in Shawnee; Horizon Elementary ranks 6th of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)59%
- Reading proficiency (30%)58%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)20.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Horizon Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Horizon Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Monticello Trails Middle School
Shawnee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
655 students · 2.2 km away
Mill Valley High School
Shawnee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,432 students · 2.5 km away
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students · 2.5 km away
Clear Creek Elem
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
461 students · 2.8 km away
Mize Elementary School
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
474 students · 3.0 km away
Mill Creek Middle School
Lenexa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
676 students · 3.4 km away
Belmont Elementary School
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students · 3.5 km away
Lenexa Hills Elementary
Lenexa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
292 students · 5.2 km away
Canyon Creek Elementary
Lenexa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
459 students · 5.3 km away
Riverview Elementary
Shawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students · 5.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Bonner Springs Elementary
Bonner Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students
Swaney Elem
Derby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students
Victor Ornelas Elem
Garden City · Public elementary · Grades K–4
351 students
Washington Elem
Junction City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
350 students
Roesland Elem
Roeland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
350 students
Cottonwood Point Elementary
Overland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
352 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Horizon Elementary a good school?
Horizon Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 75.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #58 of 686 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Horizon Elementary rank in Kansas?
Horizon Elementary ranks #58 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #7713 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Horizon Elementary?
Horizon Elementary had 351 students in 2025.
Is Horizon Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Horizon Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Horizon Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Horizon Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.