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Hornet Park Elementary School

5249 Hornet Ave
Beech Grove, IN 46107
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Tel: (317) 780-5050
bgcs.k12.in.us
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Hornet Park Elementary School serves 461 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 461 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hornet Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

School Overview

Hornet Park Elementary School's student population of 461 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends

GradeHornet Park Elementary School
Pre-K69
Kind182
1209
31
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Total Students
461 students

Total Students Trends Over Years (1998-2025)

YearHornet Park Elementary School
2025461
2024476
2023456
2022411
2021432
2020443
2019458
2018487
2017487
2016486
2015497
2014488
2013459
2012452
2011424
2010398
2009373
2008392
2007393
2006393
2005384
2004407
2003411
2002156
2001156
2000145
1999139
1998141
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2000-2025)

YearHornet Park Elementary School
202525
202430
202328
202230
202110
202025
201921
201826
201726
201626
201525
201427
201326
201225
201122
201020
200920
200819
200616
200517
200420
200320
20024
20014
20004
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Hornet Park Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (IN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2000-2025)

YearHornet Park Elementary SchoolIndianaBeech Grove City Schools
202518:115:1
202416:116:116:1
202316:116:117:1
202214:116:114:1
202143:116:120:1
202018:117:119:1
201922:117:119:1
201819:117:119:1
201719:117:119:1
201619:118:118:1
201520:118:119:1
201418:118:118:1
201317:117:118:1
201218:117:118:1
201119:118:119:1
201020:117:119:1
200919:117:118:1
200820:118:118:1
200625:118:120:1
200523:118:119:1
200420:118:119:1
200321:118:119:1
200239:118:120:1
200139:118:120:1
200036:118:120:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2024)

YearHornet Park Elementary SchoolIndianaBeech Grove City Schools
20242%3%1%
20231%3%1%
20221%3%2%
20211%3%1%
20201%3%1%
20141%3%1%
20131%2%1%
20121%3%1%
20072%2%2%
20061%1%1%
20053%2%1%
20041%1%1%
20031%2%2%
20021%1%1%
20011%1%2%
20001%1%2%
19991%1%1%
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Hispanic
15%
15%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1998-2024)

YearHornet Park Elementary SchoolIndianaBeech Grove City Schools
202412%15%13%
202311%14%12%
202213%14%12%
202111%13%11%
20209%12%10%
20199%12%10%
20188%12%8%
20178%12%8%
20166%11%8%
20155%11%7%
20147%10%6%
20138%10%6%
20128%9%6%
20117%8%6%
20105%8%5%
20096%8%4%
20088%8%4%
20075%7%4%
20065%6%3%
20053%5%2%
20043%5%2%
20034%4%2%
20021%4%2%
20011%3%1%
19983%3%1%
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Black
16%
14%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1998-2024)

YearHornet Park Elementary SchoolIndianaBeech Grove City Schools
202414%13%14%
202312%13%14%
202211%13%13%
202112%13%13%
202012%13%12%
201910%13%12%
20186%12%9%
20176%12%9%
20167%12%8%
20157%12%7%
20147%12%7%
20137%12%8%
20128%12%8%
20117%12%7%
201010%13%9%
200910%13%7%
20088%13%7%
20075%13%5%
20065%13%5%
20055%12%4%
20043%12%3%
20033%12%2%
20023%12%3%
20011%12%1%
19981%11%
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White
57%
62%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)

YearHornet Park Elementary SchoolIndianaBeech Grove City Schools
202460%63%64%
202365%64%64%
202266%65%64%
202164%66%66%
202066%67%69%
201971%67%69%
201875%69%75%
201775%69%75%
201677%69%77%
201578%70%79%
201477%71%80%
201377%72%79%
201275%72%79%
201177%73%79%
201081%75%84%
200981%76%86%
200884%77%87%
200786%78%88%
200689%80%91%
200589%81%93%
200492%82%94%
200391%82%94%
200293%83%94%
200197%84%96%
200099%84%97%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2024)

YearHornet Park Elementary SchoolIndianaBeech Grove City Schools
202412%6%8%
202311%6%9%
20229%5%9%
202112%5%9%
202011%5%8%
201910%5%8%
201811%5%8%
201711%5%8%
201610%5%7%
201510%5%7%
20148%4%6%
20137%4%6%
20126%4%5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.62
0.57

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2001-2025)

YearHornet Park Elementary SchoolIndianaBeech Grove City Schools
20250.620.57
20240.600.560.55
20230.540.550.55
20220.530.540.55
20210.550.530.53
20200.530.520.49
20190.470.520.49
20180.420.500.42
20170.420.500.42
20160.390.500.39
20150.380.490.36
20140.390.470.36
20130.390.460.36
20120.430.460.36
20110.400.450.36
20100.360.430.26
20090.360.420.24
20080.320.410.24
20070.270.390.22
20060.200.340.18
20050.210.330.14
20040.150.310.11
20030.160.310.11
20020.130.300.10
20010.060.280.07
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
42%

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2005-2025)

YearHornet Park Elementary SchoolIndianaBeech Grove City Schools
202539%42%
202465%43%64%
202371%47%71%
202227%39%41%
202166%42%61%
202057%41%54%
201951%41%54%
201859%40%57%
201759%40%57%
201659%41%58%
201556%41%53%
201464%41%56%
201362%41%54%
201262%40%53%
201159%39%53%
201054%37%45%
200946%33%39%
200842%31%35%
200739%29%33%
200635%28%30%
200534%28%28%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2005-2025)

YearHornet Park Elementary SchoolIndianaBeech Grove City Schools
20255%6%
20245%6%5%
20233%4%4%
20225%6%6%
20213%5%5%
20205%8%10%
20198%8%10%
20185%8%8%
20175%8%8%
20169%7%9%
20159%8%11%
20147%8%12%
20139%8%11%
20128%8%11%
20119%8%9%
201011%9%11%
20099%9%11%
200813%8%12%
20078%8%10%
200611%8%10%
200510%8%9%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Beech Grove City Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Hornet Park Elementary School?
461 students attend Hornet Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Hornet Park Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hornet Park Elementary School?
Hornet Park Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hornet Park Elementary School offer ?
Hornet Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hornet Park Elementary School part of?
Hornet Park Elementary School is part of Beech Grove City Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 461 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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