Hornet Park Elementary School

456 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Hornet Park Elementary School, located in Beech Grove, Indiana, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community, specifically catering to early childhood and foundational elementary education. As part of the Beech Grove City Schools district, the school focuses on creating a supportive and nurturing environment designed to help young students build essential academic and social skills during their formative years.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student development and community engagement. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and students, Hornet Park aims to instill a love for learning and prepare children for a successful transition into higher elementary grades. Its location in the heart of Beech Grove makes it a central pillar of the district, emphasizing local pride and a consistent dedication to the growth of its young learners.

456

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hornet Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	295
Hispanic	49
Black	56
Asian	4
Two or More	52

White
295 (64.7 %)
Black
56 (12.3 %)
Two or More
52 (11.4 %)
Hispanic
49 (10.7 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Beech Grove City Schools
Phone:	(317)780-5050
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 72

Kindergarten 196

Grade 1 188