Summary:
The Beech Grove City Schools district in Indiana is home to two elementary schools: Hornet Park Elementary School and Central Elementary School. Both schools serve students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility.
Hornet Park Elementary School serves the youngest grades, from Pre-K through 1st grade, and has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8%. The school spends $13,132 per student and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.1. In contrast, Central Elementary School serves 2nd and 3rd-grade students and has an even higher chronic absenteeism rate of 17.8%. Central Elementary School spends $13,306 per student and has a slightly lower student-teacher ratio of 15.8.
Both schools face significant challenges, with standardized test scores that are well below the state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Central Elementary School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math were 22.93% and 20.74%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 40.8% and 41.5%. These findings suggest a need for targeted interventions and collaborative efforts within the Beech Grove City Schools district to address the unique challenges faced by these elementary schools and improve student outcomes.
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