- Enrollment
- 1,887
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brighton, MI
Hornung Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hornung Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260687004289
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hornung Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Brighton · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 12.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hornung Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hornung Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Brighton, MI.
School address
District: Brighton Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260687004289 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Hornung Elementary School held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 260687004289 · Brighton, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
558 enr · 19.9:1 · 12.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Brighton High School (1,887 students)
Hornung Elementary School held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hornung Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brighton High
Brighton High School
1,887 students
- Maltby Interme
Maltby Intermediate School
866 students
- Scranton Middl
Scranton Middle School
850 students
- This school 558
Hornung Elementary School
558 students
- Hawkins Elemen 551
Hawkins Elementary School
551 students
- Spencer Road E 507
Spencer Road Elementary School
507 students
What this shows Hornung Elementary School reports 558 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hornung Elementary School compares
Hornung Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.5% | ▼ 77% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Michigan - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$18,674
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Hornung Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Brighton Area Schools reports $18,674 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hornung Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maltby Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scranton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hawkins Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spencer Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hornung Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~558 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hornung Elementary School
How many students attend Hornung Elementary School?
Hornung Elementary School has 558 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brighton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 545 (2022-23) → 561 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hornung Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hornung Elementary School is 19.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hornung Elementary School?
12.5% of students at Hornung Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hornung Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hornung Elementary School is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Brighton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hornung Elementary School?
Hornung Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Hornung Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Brighton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hornung Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Brighton, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Brighton on the city page.
What other schools are in Brighton Area Schools?
Besides Hornung Elementary School, Brighton Area Schools also operates Brighton High School (1,887 students), Maltby Intermediate School (866 students), and Scranton Middle School (850 students). See the Brighton Area Schools district page for the complete list.