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Horizons Elementary
Elementary School · Caldwell County Schools · Lenoir, NC
A Caldwell County Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
332 Greenhaven Dr. NW, Lenoir, NC 28645
Academics
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 3 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Horizons Elementary 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,522/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lenoir), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,529
Median home value
$157,800
Median rent
$726/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28645; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valmead ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| Davenport A+ SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| Lower Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 383 | Compare → |
| Baton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 347 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Caldwell County Schools
- Schools in district
- 25
- District spending per student
- $12,066NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Horizons Elementary is listed in Caldwell County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Horizons Elementary
Horizons Elementary is a public elementary school in Lenoir, NC, part of Caldwell County Schools, serving approximately 29 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 2.2:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Horizons Elementary
What grades does Horizons Elementary serve?
Horizons Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Horizons Elementary?
Horizons Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 29 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizons Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizons Elementary is 2.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Horizons Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Horizons Elementary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Horizons Elementary a charter school?
No, Horizons Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Horizons Elementary a Title I school?
No, Horizons Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Horizons Elementary?
89.7% of students at Horizons Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 29
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 89.7%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Caldwell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.3%
- Phone
- (828) 726-3855
- Area population (ZIP 28645)
- 46,237
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 46.5
Official sources & links
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 28645; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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