Overview
Horizon Science Academy Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades 3–5 in Columbus, Ohio. The school enrolls 377 students. It is part of the Horizon Science Academy Elementary School district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Ohio state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
94% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span3–5
DistrictHorizon Science Academy Elementary School
County39049
CityColumbus
ZIP43231
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID390135305483
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment377
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %94%
State Avg47%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)