Horizon Elementary

he.usd232.org

351 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Horizon Elementary is a public school located in Shawnee, Kansas, serving as part of the De Soto School District (USD 232). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both academic excellence and character development. With a commitment to the "Jaguar" spirit, the school prioritizes student success through a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, incorporating modern technology and research-based instructional strategies to prepare children for future academic transitions. Beyond core academics, Horizon Elementary places a strong emphasis on cultivating a positive school culture, encouraging students to be responsible, respectful, and safe. Through various extracurricular activities, school events, and a focus on social-emotional learning, the school aims to create a well-rounded educational experience that helps every student reach their full potential.

351

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horizon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	279
Hispanic	12
Black	22
Asian	9
Two or More	29

White
279 (79.5%)
Two or More
29 (8.3%)
Black
22 (6.3%)
Hispanic
12 (3.4%)
Asian
9 (2.6%)

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:	De Soto
Phone:	(913)667-3535
Website:	http://he.usd232.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	59
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 54

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 75