Hornet Park Elementary School serves 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hornet Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hornet Park Elementary School's student population of 456 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
456 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hornet Park Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
12%
13%
White
65%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hornet Park Elementary School?
456 students attend Hornet Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Hornet Park Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hornet Park Elementary School?
Hornet Park Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hornet Park Elementary School offer ?
Hornet Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Hornet Park Elementary School part of?
Hornet Park Elementary School is part of Beech Grove City Schools School District.
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