Hornets Nest Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 6700 Beatties Ford Rd
       Charlotte, NC  28216-1910


(980) 343-6110

District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1443rd of 1,502 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,876 Help


Students who attend Hornets Nest Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ranson Middle
High:    Hopewell High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  569

Racial breakdown:

African American:
65.0%
Hispanic:
24.8%
Asian:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Compare Details Hornets Nest Elementary ranks worse than 96.1% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 101st among 109 ranked elementary schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.64. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (65%), Hispanic (24.8%), Asian (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hornets Nest Elementary is 18. 98 elementary schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hornets Nest Elementary is $9,876. 62 elementary schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hornets Nest Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hornets Nest Elementary 1443rd of 1502 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Hornets Nest Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 129th of 243 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hornets Nest Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hornets Nest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 14.93 1171st 1276 8.2%
2007 13.64 1192nd 1293 7.8%
2008 11.57 1225th 1324 7.5%
2009 28.91 1041st 1354 23.1%
2010 26.24 1097th 1363 19.5%
2011 17.52 1232nd 1381 10.8%
2012 27.78 1115th 1388 19.7%
2013 24.08 1127th 1403 19.7%
2014 30.91 995th 1390 28.4%
2015 41.59 883rd 1440 38.7%
2016 38.93 939th 1425 34.1%
2017 28.70 1097th 1429 23.2%
2018 17.28 1244th 1434 13.2%
2019 18.43 1286th 1473 12.7%
2021 6.96 1449th 1489 2.7%
2022 9.22 1443rd 1514 4.7%
2023 7.64 1443rd 1502 3.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hornets Nest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.46 285th 421 32.3%
2019 44.03 260th 497 47.7%
2022 40.02 286th 485 41.0%
2023 37.31 314th 514 38.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hornets Nest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.44 1160th 1332 12.9%
2019 26.94 1110th 1361 18.4%
2021 11.36 1296th 1329 2.5%
2022 20.33 1213th 1366 11.2%
2023 12.26 1378th 1437 4.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Hornets Nest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.68 8th 14 42.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Hornets Nest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.06 1203rd 1405 14.4%
2019 23.83 1176th 1424 17.4%
2021 7.78 1399th 1440 2.8%
2022 9.49 1396th 1458 4.3%
2023 7.88 1412th 1459 3.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Hornets Nest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 14.61 848th 878 3.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Hornets Nest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.74 1256th 1413 11.1%
2019 16.89 1266th 1430 11.5%
2021 7.88 1399th 1444 3.1%
2022 11.02 1382nd 1464 5.6%
2023 9.62 1394th 1461 4.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Hornets Nest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.58 683rd 927 26.3%
2019 36.42 638th 949 32.8%
2021 17.98 843rd 896 5.9%
2022 27.28 739th 927 20.3%
2023 20.47 825th 933 11.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hornets Nest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.14 345th 851 59.5%
2019 53.94 371st 865 57.1%
2021 16.93 789th 843 6.4%
2022 11.90 874th 893 2.1%
2023 19.18 831st 915 9.2%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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by a student
Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Open Quote I went to this school a couple years ago. Let me tell you, try to find any other school for your child to go to. I was in fifth grade, it seemed to me that the teachers passed everyone because they didn't want to deal with those kids anymore. But I wouldn't blame them. Horrible school. Okay teachers. Horrible students. The school was dirty and the bathroom was a place where many fights took place. I was glad I only had to go there for one year because I wouldn't be able to handle that school. Save your child from the bullying at this school and choose ANY OTHER SCHOOL than this one. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hornets Nest Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 340 352 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 697
1993 430 405 4 2 4 n/a n/a 0 845
1994 434 412 12 3 2 n/a n/a 0 863
1995 481 453 14 7 2 n/a n/a 0 957
1996 481 453 14 7 2 n/a n/a 0 957
1997 435 431 9 8 1 n/a n/a 0 884
1998 354 381 7 9 0 n/a n/a 0 751
1999 338 346 6 9 3 n/a n/a 0 702
2000 373 385 8 8 5 n/a n/a 0 779
2001 398 417 12 11 4 n/a n/a 0 842
2002 160 539 15 50 8 n/a n/a 0 772
2003 160 539 15 50 8 n/a n/a 0 772
2004 89 541 12 67 7 n/a n/a 0 716
2005 84 547 11 87 14 n/a n/a 0 743
2006 65 548 17 123 11 n/a n/a 0 764
2007 74 562 14 184 12 n/a n/a 20 866
2008 59 607 21 242 7 n/a n/a 33 969
2009 53 632 21 252 6 n/a n/a 0 964
2010 52 578 12 222 3 n/a n/a 0 867
2011 54 499 18 245 2 0 34 0 852
2012 28 389 15 125 2 0 17 0 576
2013 36 378 20 135 3 0 22 0 594
2014 25 379 27 128 4 1 18 0 582
2015 21 386 33 123 1 1 22 0 587
2016 19 417 36 149 2 1 18 0 642
2017 15 401 37 154 2 1 23 0 633
2018 20 378 44 155 2 1 25 0 625
2019 24 388 40 144 3 0 24 0 623
2020 16 397 46 149 3 0 21 0 632
2021 16 382 38 152 2 0 14 0 604
2022 15 368 33 143 1 0 20 0 580
2023 14 370 27 141 2 0 15 0 569

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hornets Nest Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 697 38.0 18.3 n/a
1993 845 40.0 21.1 30.5
1994 863 46.0 18.8 36.6
1995 957 47.0 20.4 31.1
1996 957 47.0 20.4 31.1
1997 884 45.0 19.6 37.6
1998 751 40.0 18.8 37.9
1999 702 40.0 17.6 47.7
2000 779 40.0 19.5 35.4
2001 842 40.0 21.1 31.5
2002 772 40.0 19.3 54.1
2003 772 40.0 19.3 54.1
2004 716 40.0 17.9 59.8
2005 743 40.0 18.6 76.3
2006 764 40.0 19.1 70.3
2007 866 n/a n/a 62.3
2008 969 64.0 15.1 74
2009 964 69.4 13.9 73.3
2010 867 60.7 14.2 79.2
2011 852 54.4 15.6 81.7
2012 576 38.2 15.0 81.1
2013 594 35.5 16.7 82.5
2014 582 36.7 15.8 78.7
2015 587 35.0 16.7 99.5
2016 642 35.0 18.3 99.5
2017 633 36.3 17.3 99.5
2018 625 38.3 16.2 99.5
2019 623 39.0 15.9 99.5
2020 632 37.3 16.9 99.5
2021 604 35.8 16.8 99.5
2022 580 32.2 18.0 99.5
2023 569 31.5 18.0 99.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hornets Nest Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 697 38.0 18.3 n/a
1993 845 40.0 21.1 30.5
1994 863 46.0 18.8 36.6
1995 957 47.0 20.4 31.1
1996 957 47.0 20.4 31.1
1997 884 45.0 19.6 37.6
1998 751 40.0 18.8 37.9
1999 702 40.0 17.6 47.7
2000 779 40.0 19.5 35.4
2001 842 40.0 21.1 31.5
2002 772 40.0 19.3 54.1
2003 772 40.0 19.3 54.1
2004 716 40.0 17.9 59.8
2005 743 40.0 18.6 76.3
2006 764 40.0 19.1 70.3
2007 866 n/a n/a 62.3
2008 969 64.0 15.1 74
2009 964 69.4 13.9 73.3
2010 867 60.7 14.2 79.2
2011 852 54.4 15.6 81.7
2012 576 38.2 15.0 81.1
2013 594 35.5 16.7 82.5
2014 582 36.7 15.8 78.7
2015 587 35.0 16.7 99.5
2016 642 35.0 18.3 99.5
2017 633 36.3 17.3 99.5
2018 625 38.3 16.2 99.5
2019 623 39.0 15.9 99.5
2020 632 37.3 16.9 99.5
2021 604 35.8 16.8 99.5
2022 580 32.2 18.0 99.5
2023 569 31.5 18.0 99.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hornets Nest Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,339 (13.6%) $8,536 (86.4%) $9,876

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hornets Nest Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1286th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1443rd of 1502 Elementary schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hornets Nest Elementary)53.831.2
 22.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)69.661.3
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Hornets Nest Elementary)37.621.5
 16.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)57.346.4
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hornets Nest Elementary)42.226
 16.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)63.255.2
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Hornets Nest Elementary)29.423.4
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)52.551.5
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hornets Nest Elementary)50.821.5
 29.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)65.457.9
 7.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Hornets Nest Elementary)36.520.3
 16.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)5045.8
 4.2%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Hornets Nest Elementary)5046.2
 3.8%
   5th Grade Science (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)72.862.2
 10.6%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students623569
 8.7%
African American388370
 4.6%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian4027
 32.5%
Hispanic144141
 2.1%
Pacific Islander00
White2414
 41.7%
Two or More Races2415
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.5%99.5%
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Students who attend Hornets Nest Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ranson Middle
High : Hopewell High School

Hornets Nest Elementary ranks in the bottom 3.9% of North Carolina elementary schools.

Students at Hornets Nest Elementary are 65% African American, 25% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 569 students attended Hornets Nest Elementary.


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