HORIZONS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1,543 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Horizons Elementary School, located in Davenport, Florida, serves as a public educational institution within the Polk County School District. As home to the "Hawks," the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The campus serves a diverse student population, aiming to provide a comprehensive curriculum that prepares children for the transition to middle school while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond core academics, Horizons Elementary focuses on community engagement and the active participation of families in the educational process. The school utilizes its website and district resources to keep parents informed about academic standards, extracurricular opportunities, and school-wide initiatives. By prioritizing high-quality instruction and a collaborative culture, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible, productive citizens within the growing Davenport community.

1,543

Total Students

80.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HORIZONS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	968
Black	370
Asian	21
Two or More	19
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
968 (62.7%)
Black
370 (24.0%)
White
148 (9.6%)
Asian
21 (1.4%)
Two or More
19 (1.2%)
American Indian
11 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.4%)

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:	POLK
Phone:	(863)419-3430
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/horizonshawks
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	988
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 61

Kindergarten 207

Grade 1 233

Grade 2 226

Grade 3 314

Grade 4 227

Grade 5 275