HORNETS NEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hornets Nest Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools school district, located in Charlotte, NC with about 625 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, Hornets Nest Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hornets Nest Elementary, located on Beatties Ford Road in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a public school within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. As part of the CMS system, the school follows the district’s standard curriculum while integrating initiatives designed to meet the specific educational needs of its students in the Northwest Charlotte area.

Beyond core academic instruction, Hornets Nest Elementary places a high value on school culture and family involvement. The school typically provides various extracurricular opportunities and resources to help students thrive both inside and outside the classroom. By leveraging its position within the community, the school aims to bridge the gap between home and academic life, ensuring that students receive the foundational support necessary to succeed as they progress toward middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Hornets Nest Elementary at (980) 343-6110 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.