Excellent
#297 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 16% in state
Horizon Elementary School
Elementary School · Penn-harris-madison School Corp · Granger, IN
A Penn-harris-madison School Corp elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10060 Brummitt Rd, Granger, IN 46530
- Math 75% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Horizon Elementary School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 69% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Horizon Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average278/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,684
Median home value
$316,800
Median rent
$1,594/mo
College educated
53.9%
Homeownership
86.4%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46530; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 179 | Compare → |
| Cleveland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–6 | 1.7 mi | 557 | Compare → |
| Mary Frank Harris Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 489 | Compare → |
| Northpoint Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 3.3 mi | 612 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Penn-harris-madison School Corp
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #4 of 15
- District spending per student
- $11,141NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Horizon Elementary School is listed in Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Horizon Elementary School
Horizon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Granger, IN, part of Penn-harris-madison School Corp, serving approximately 675 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #297 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Horizon Elementary School
What grades does Horizon Elementary School serve?
Horizon Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Horizon Elementary School?
Horizon Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 675 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Elementary School is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Horizon Elementary School rank in IN?
Horizon Elementary School ranks #297 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Horizon Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Horizon Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Horizon Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Horizon Elementary School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Horizon Elementary School a charter school?
No, Horizon Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Horizon Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Horizon Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Horizon Elementary School?
15.4% of students at Horizon Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 675
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Joseph County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (574) 679-9788
- Area population (ZIP 46530)
- 31,907
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46530; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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