Serving 558 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hornung Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 558 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Hornung Elementary School serves the west part of Brighton, MI, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 15.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hornung Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hornung Elementary School's student population of 558 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
558 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hornung Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hornung Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#104 out of 3025 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.2%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hornung Elementary School's ranking?
Hornung Elementary School is ranked #104 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Hornung Elementary School often compared to?
Hornung Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hawkins Elementary School, Spencer Road Elementary School, Hilton Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Hornung Elementary School?
558 students attend Hornung Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Hornung Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hornung Elementary School?
Hornung Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hornung Elementary School offer ?
Hornung Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hornung Elementary School part of?
Hornung Elementary School is part of Brighton Area Schools.
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