Hornet Park Elementary School

5249 Hornet Ave
Beech Grove, IN 46107
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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

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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
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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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.
This School
State Level (IN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
11%
14%
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Black
12%
13%
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White
65%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Hornet Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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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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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

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