Enrollment
461
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beech Grove, IN
Hornet Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hornet Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180045000881
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hornet Park Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Beech Grove · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 71.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hornet Park Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hornet Park Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Beech Grove, IN.
School address
District: Beech Grove City Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180045000881 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hornet Park Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hornet Park Elementary School
Hornet Park Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Beech Grove, Indiana, enrolling 461 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 461 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 367 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #267, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 231 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Beech Grove City Schools also operates Beech Grove Sr High School (914 students) and South Grove Intermediate School (586 students) alongside Hornet Park Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hornet Park Elementary School compares
Hornet Park Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.5% | ▲ 44% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Indiana - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,369
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 57.5%
African American 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Hornet Park Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beech Grove City Schools, which includes Hornet Park Elementary School.
$13,369
Per student
+11%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.0%
State 58.4%
Federal 16.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hornet Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Grove Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Grove Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beech Grove Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hornet Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~461 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hornet Park Elementary School
How many students attend Hornet Park Elementary School?
Hornet Park Elementary School has 461 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beech Grove, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hornet Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hornet Park Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hornet Park Elementary School?
71.5% of students at Hornet Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hornet Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hornet Park Elementary School is White at 57.5% of enrollment, in Beech Grove, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hornet Park Elementary School?
Hornet Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hornet Park Elementary School rank among public schools in Beech Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Hornet Park Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Beech Grove, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Beech Grove on the city page.
Is Hornet Park Elementary School a good school?
Hornet Park Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Beech Grove City Schools?
Besides Hornet Park Elementary School, Beech Grove City Schools also operates Beech Grove Sr High School (914 students), South Grove Intermediate School (586 students), and Beech Grove Middle School (440 students). See the Beech Grove City Schools district page for the complete list.
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