Horizon Elementary

695 S COMMERCIAL AVE
SMITHVILLE, MO 64089

www.smithvilleschooldistrict.net

448 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Horizon Elementary School, located at 695 S Commercial Ave in Smithville, Missouri, serves as a key educational institution within the Smithville School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grade levels, focusing on academic achievement, character development, and social growth. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, Horizon Elementary aims to build a strong educational foundation that prepares its students for success in their future academic endeavors.

As part of the Smithville School District, the school emphasizes a community-centered approach to education, encouraging collaboration between students, faculty, and families. The facility is equipped to provide a well-rounded experience, often incorporating extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to meet the diverse needs of young learners. For those seeking further information regarding specific school policies, district news, or enrollment details, the official school district website at [http://www.smithvilleschooldistrict.net](http://www.smithvilleschooldistrict.net) serves as the primary resource for the community.

448

Total Students

30.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horizon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	390
Hispanic	29
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	21
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
390 (87.1%)
Hispanic
29 (6.5%)
Two or More
21 (4.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)
Asian
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:	SMITHVILLE R-II
Phone:	(816)532-4566
Website:	http://www.smithvilleschooldistrict.net
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	448
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 8

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 73