HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

4751 HIDDEN LAKE DR
PORT ORANGE, FL 32129

horizon.vcs.edu.org

618 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Horizon Elementary School, located at 4751 Hidden Lake Drive in Port Orange, Florida, is a public school serving the Volusia County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. As part of the local community, it emphasizes foundational education through a structured curriculum designed to prepare elementary-aged children for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school is known for prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience that integrates core subjects with opportunities for student growth. By utilizing resources provided through the Volusia County school system, Horizon Elementary maintains a focus on student achievement and parental involvement. Families interested in learning more about their specific grade-level programs, faculty initiatives, or school-wide policies can find additional information on the school’s official website at [myvolusiaschools.org](http://myvolusiaschools.org/school/Horizon/Pages/default.aspx).

618

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	359
Hispanic	80
Black	108
Asian	22
Two or More	49

White
359 (58.1%)
Black
108 (17.5%)
Hispanic
80 (12.9%)
Two or More
49 (7.9%)
Asian
22 (3.6%)

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:	VOLUSIA
Phone:	(386)756-7150
Website:	http://horizon.vcs.edu.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	618
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	284
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 25

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 110

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	25
Kindergarten	92
Grade 1	98
Grade 2	91
Grade 3	99
Grade 4	103
Grade 5	110

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HORIZON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	312	50.5%
Male	306	49.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)