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Horizon Elementary School

7210 Chouteau
Lenexa, KS 66227
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Horizon Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 347 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 5% in KS
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Horizon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Horizon Elementary School's student population of 347 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
347 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Horizon Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#40 out of 1269 schools
(Top 5%)
64%
31%
65-69%
32%
70-79%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
22%
Black
5%
7%
White
83%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.31
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Horizon Elementary School's ranking?
Horizon Elementary School is ranked #40 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Horizon Elementary School often compared to?
Horizon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mize Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Horizon Elementary School?
347 students attend Horizon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Horizon Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Horizon Elementary School?
Horizon Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Horizon Elementary School offer ?
Horizon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Horizon Elementary School part of?
Horizon Elementary School is part of De Soto School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 347 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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