Serving 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Horizon Elementary - 09 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Horizon Elementary - 09's student population of 458 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
458 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Horizon Elementary - 09 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Elementary - 09 is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#385 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
9%
3%
White
70%
66%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon Elementary - 09's ranking?
Horizon Elementary - 09 is ranked #385 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Horizon Elementary - 09 often compared to?
Horizon Elementary - 09is often viewed alongside schools like John Harris Elementary - 23 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Horizon Elementary - 09?
458 students attend Horizon Elementary - 09.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Horizon Elementary - 09 students are White, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Horizon Elementary - 09?
Horizon Elementary - 09 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Horizon Elementary - 09 offer ?
Horizon Elementary - 09 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Horizon Elementary - 09 part of?
Horizon Elementary - 09 is part of Harrisburg School District 41-2.
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