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Prairie Norton Elementary School vs. Hilliard Horizon Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Prairie Norton Elementary School
105 Norton Rd
Columbus, OH 43228
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Hilliard Horizon Elementary School
6000 Renner Rd
Columbus, OH 43228
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 515 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Prairie Norton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 561 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hilliard Horizon Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
K-5
Total Students
515 students
561 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Prairie Norton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hilliard Horizon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Prairie Norton Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hilliard Horizon Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Prairie Norton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hilliard Horizon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Norton Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South-Western City School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hilliard Horizon Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hilliard City School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2161 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Bottom 50%)
#1545 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Prairie Norton Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hilliard Horizon Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in OH)
52%
(Bottom 50% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Prairie Norton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South-Western City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hilliard Horizon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hilliard City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Bottom 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(Top 50% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Prairie Norton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South-Western City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hilliard Horizon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hilliard City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
75-79%
(Top 30% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hilliard Horizon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hilliard City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Prairie Norton Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hilliard Horizon Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
62
-
Kindergarten Students
95
83
Grade 1 Students
105
89
Grade 2 Students
79
100
Grade 3 Students
82
98
Grade 4 Students
92
93
Grade 5 Students
-
98

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Prairie Norton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South-Western City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hilliard Horizon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hilliard City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
37%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Prairie Norton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South-Western City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hilliard Horizon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hilliard City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
18%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Prairie Norton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South-Western City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hilliard Horizon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hilliard City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
31%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Prairie Norton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South-Western City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hilliard Horizon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hilliard City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Prairie Norton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South-Western City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hilliard Horizon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hilliard City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.73
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Prairie Norton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South-Western City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hilliard Horizon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hilliard City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
47%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Prairie Norton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South-Western City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hilliard Horizon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hilliard City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Prairie Norton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South-Western City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hilliard Horizon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hilliard City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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