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If you could change one rule at Hornet Park Elementary School, what would it be?
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Enrollment
461
Elementary
DISTRICT 524 · STATE 436
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BEECH GROVE CITY SCHOOLS·NCES 180045000881
Hornet Park Elementary School
5249 Hornet Ave, Beech Grove, IN 46107 · (317) 780-5050 · Marion County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL461 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
18.8:1
25 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.7:1 · STATE 15.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
44%
202 students
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 50%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 69 | 15% |
| Kindergarten | 182 | 39% |
| Grade 1 | 209 | 45% |
| Grade 3 | 1 | 0% |
Student demographics
61%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Hornet Park Elementary School→South Grove Elementary School→Central Elementary School→Beech Grove Middle School→Beech Grove Sr High School
Based on grade levels within Beech Grove City Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Hornet Park Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hornet Park Elementary School this school | 461 | 43.8% | N/A |
| Lasalle Elementary School Mishawaka | 519 | 43.2% | 21.9% |
| Flint Lake Elementary School Valparaiso | 476 | 47.1% | 57.2% |
| Saint Joseph Central School Fort Wayne | 434 | 45.4% | 39.0% |
| Emmons Elementary School Mishawaka | 422 | 42.9% | 23.6% |
| Elm Road Elementary School Mishawaka | 503 | 42.1% | 48.2% |
Matched among Indiana elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Hornet Park Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana | In Marion County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 461 | #463 of 1,079 | #80 of 157 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.8:1 | #916 of 991 | #130 of 142 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 61.2% | #259 of 996 | #85 of 145 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 43.8% | #721 of 1,058 | #137 of 152 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -5.1% | #463 of 597 | #73 of 86 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
461
+29 (+7%) vs 2020
+196% since 2000-01, when it was 156
Student : Teacher
18.8:1
was 43.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 461 | 24.5 | 18.8:1 | 44% (202) |
| 2023-24 | 476 | 29.5 | 16.1:1 | 71% (337) |
| 2022-23 | 456 | 27.5 | 16.6:1 | 75% (340) |
| 2020-21 | 432 | 10 | 43.2:1 | 69% (298) |
| 2017-18 | 486 | N/A | N/A | 71% (345) |
| 2015-16 | 486 | 26 | 18.7:1 | 69% (334) |
| 2010-11 | 424 | 22 | 19.3:1 | 68% (289) |
| 2000-01 | 156 | 4 | 39.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Hornet Park Elementary School.
About Hornet Park Elementary School
Hornet Park Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Indiana, with an address in Beech Grove. Enrollment stands at 461 students, covering pre-K through 1.
Beech Grove City Schools has 5 schools and 2,790 students, and Hornet Park Elementary School is one of those schools.
About 57% of the student body at Hornet Park Elementary School is White. Enrollment also includes 16% Black, 15% Hispanic, and 10% multiracial. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 61, compared with 70 nationally.
The school lists 24.5 full-time-equivalent teachers and a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.8:1. Compared with the 15.5:1 average for elementary schools in Indiana, this school's ratio is higher. Free or reduced-price lunch covers 44% of the student body. Compared with the 60% average for public schools in Marion County, the school's rate is lower.
For Marion County, Census Bureau data show median household income comes to about $66,346, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 35%, and roughly 12% of residents are in poverty. The county has 274 public schools and about 161,456 students.
Of the public schools around it, Hornet Park Elementary School is closest to Beech Grove Sr High School, about 0.2 miles away. Hornet Park Elementary School has at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
By NCES locale, the school is Suburb: Large, or in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
Federal enrollment counts rose from 432 (2020-21) to 461 (2024-25). Federal data show the ratio falling from 43.2:1 to 18.8:1.
On allk12, people connected to Hornet Park Elementary School can post about pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Marion County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
975,809
Census ACS
Median income
$66,346
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
35%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
274
161,456 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Beech Grove City Schools
- Beech Grove Sr High SchoolHigh · 914 students
- South Grove Elementary SchoolElementary · 586 students
- Beech Grove Middle SchoolMiddle · 440 students
- Central Elementary SchoolMiddle · 389 students
Other schools in Beech Grove
- Beech Grove Sr High SchoolHigh · 914 students
- South Grove Elementary SchoolElementary · 586 students
- Beech Grove Middle SchoolMiddle · 440 students
- Central Elementary SchoolMiddle · 389 students
Nearby schools
- Beech Grove Sr High School0.2 mi · 914
- South Grove Elementary School0.6 mi · 586
- Central Elementary School1.2 mi · 389
- Beech Grove Middle School1.4 mi · 440
- Jeremiah Gray Elementary School1.5 mi · 591
- Jeremiah Gray Kindergarten1.5 mi · 417
Frequently asked questions
About Hornet Park Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Hornet Park Elementary School?
Hornet Park Elementary School enrolls approximately 461 students in grades PK-01.
What grades does Hornet Park Elementary School serve?
Hornet Park Elementary School serves grades PK-01.
How many teachers does Hornet Park Elementary School have?
Hornet Park Elementary School employs 25 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.8:1.
What is the student diversity at Hornet Park Elementary School?
Student demographics at Hornet Park Elementary School are roughly 57% White, 15% Hispanic, 16% Black, 2% Asian, 10% Two or more.
Who oversees Hornet Park Elementary School?
Hornet Park Elementary School is overseen by Beech Grove City Schools in Marion County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.