Serving 601 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 25% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hornets Nest Elementary serves the northern part of Charlotte, NC, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 5.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hornets Nest Elementary School's student population of 601 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
601 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hornets Nest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hornets Nest Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2474 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)25%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
63%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.4%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Hornets
Source: 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 #2474 out of 2,617 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Hornets Nest Elementary School?
601 students attend Hornets Nest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Hornets Nest Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 4% 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 19:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hornets Nest Elementary School offer ?
Hornets Nest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hornets Nest Elementary School part of?
Hornets Nest Elementary School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
In what neighborhood is Hornets Nest Elementary School located?
Hornets Nest Elementary School is located in the Beatties Ford And Trinity neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
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