- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Hornet Park Elementary School held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 180045000881 · Beech Grove, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 17.1:1 · 71.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Beech Grove Sr High School (914 students)
Hornet Park Elementary School held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Hornet Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beech Grove Sr
Beech Grove Sr High School
914 students
- South Grove In
South Grove Intermediate School
586 students
- This school
Hornet Park Elementary School
461 students
- Beech Grove Mi
Beech Grove Middle School
440 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
389 students
What this shows Hornet Park Elementary School reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hornet Park Elementary School compares
Hornet Park Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,931
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Beech Grove City Schools reports $13,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~461 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.