Horizons Elementary

nthurston.k12.wa.us

580 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Horizons Elementary School is a public school located in Lacey, Washington, and is part of the North Thurston Public Schools district. Serving students in grades K-5, the school is situated in a growing community and operates under the broader mission of the North Thurston school system, which emphasizes high academic standards, equity, and fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment for all children.

The school is known for its focus on developing the "whole child," incorporating both rigorous academic instruction and social-emotional learning. Like other schools in the district, Horizons benefits from a structured curriculum that prepares students for middle school transitions while encouraging family engagement and community involvement. For parents and community members, the school's website provides essential resources, including academic calendars, district policies, and information regarding extracurricular programs and support services.

580

Total Students

32.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horizons Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	126
Black	36
Asian	33
Two or More	111
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	11

White
260 (44.8%)
Hispanic
126 (21.7%)
Two or More
111 (19.1%)
Black
36 (6.2%)
Asian
33 (5.7%)
Pacific Islander
11 (1.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

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:	N/A
District:	North Thurston Public Schools
Phone:	(360)412-4710
Website:	http://nthurston.k12.wa.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	580
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	174
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 70

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 118