Serving 586 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hornets Nest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hornets Nest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hornets Nest Elementary School's student population of 586 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Mascot
Hornets
School Rankings
Hornets Nest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hornets Nest Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2474 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)25%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
27%
21%
Black
61%
25%
White
3%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hornets
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hornets Nest Elementary School's ranking?
Hornets Nest Elementary School is ranked #2474 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Hornets Nest Elementary School often compared to?
Hornets Nest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain Island Lake Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Hornets Nest Elementary School?
586 students attend Hornets Nest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Hornets Nest Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hornets Nest Elementary School?
Hornets Nest Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hornets Nest Elementary School offer ?
Hornets Nest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hornets Nest Elementary School part of?
Hornets Nest Elementary School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Hornets Nest Elementary School located?
Hornets Nest Elementary School is located in the Beatties Ford And Trinity neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
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