Horizon Elementary School

hrzn.madisoncity.k12.al.us

567 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Horizon Elementary School, located at 7855 Old Madison Pike in Madison, Alabama, is a prominent public institution serving students in the Madison City Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive learning environment for young students. As part of a highly-regarded school system, Horizon focuses on foundational education, utilizing modern instructional strategies to prepare students for the middle school transition while emphasizing personal character development and community involvement.

The school’s website highlights an active educational culture that prioritizes student engagement and rigorous curriculum standards. By providing a blend of core academic subjects and enrichment opportunities, Horizon Elementary aims to cultivate both intellectual growth and social-emotional learning. The campus serves as a central hub for families in the Madison area, consistently working to maintain strong partnerships between educators, parents, and the local community to ensure student success.

567

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horizon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	297
Hispanic	51
Black	130
Asian	32
Two or More	54
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
297 (52.4%)
Black
130 (22.9%)
Two or More
54 (9.5%)
Hispanic
51 (9.0%)
Asian
32 (5.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison City
Phone:	(256)464-3614
Website:	http://hrzn.madisoncity.k12.al.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	567
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	183
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 101