Serving 580 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hornets Nest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 580 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hornets Nest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hornets Nest Elementary School's student population of 580 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
580 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hornets Nest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hornets Nest Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2461 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
25%
20%
Black
63%
25%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hornets Nest Elementary School's ranking?
Hornets Nest Elementary School is ranked #2461 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Hornets Nest Elementary School often compared to?
Hornets Nest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain Island Lake Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Hornets Nest Elementary School?
580 students attend Hornets Nest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Hornets Nest Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hornets Nest Elementary School?
Hornets Nest Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hornets Nest Elementary School offer ?
Hornets Nest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hornets Nest Elementary School part of?
Hornets Nest Elementary School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
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