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Hornet Park Elementary School

Public | PK-1 | 424 students

We are best known for our ISTEP scores and technology integration.
 
 
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Posted May 24, 2006

I have really enjoyed my child's experience at Hornet Park Elementary School. The principal is very outgoing and involved in the classrooms with the children. The teachers are very confident and work well with this age group. When questioned about the Kindergarden - 1st grade concept, I explain, it is great because every activity is geared for their age group including class size, desks, lunch tables, and even the library books needed for children of this age. The looping classroom is a great concept also because the child get to know the teacher and vice versa, the teachers know what to expect from each child and what they are capable of achieving. Also the amount of testing done on each child periotically is great. The children do STAR Literacy, NWEA and mini-isteps 2 - 3 times a year for each test. Great report card system too.
—Submitted by Tammy Storey, a parent


Posted April 12, 2006

We are very pleased with Hornet Park Elementary School. The teachers and principal are very approachable, and are always willing to discuss the child's progress. The Beech Grove school district has a very unique approach to education that I feel will help the children to develop more easily and adjust to each new grade level
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
  • In 2011-2012, this school received a grade of "B".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "A".

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Indiana uses the A through F School Grading System to assess the overall performance of a school. For the 2011-2012 school year, schools were graded based on performance and participation levels in state standardized tests and student growth using the Indiana Growth Model. In addition, high schools were graded on four-year (on-time) graduation rates and college and career readiness indicators including Advanced Placment exam results and industry certification exam results.

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Source: Indiana Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 77% 73%
Black 7% 12%
Hispanic 7% 8%
Multiracial 6% 4%
American Indian 2% 0%
Asian 0% 2%
Native Hawaiin or Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 68%N/A47%
Special education 20%N/A15%
English learners 4%N/A5%
Source: IN Dept. of Education, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Art teacher(s)
Computer specialist(s)
Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
Music teacher(s)
Nurse(s)
Reading specialist(s)
Security personnel
School social worker/counselors(s)
Special education coordinator
Speech and language therapist(s)
Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Foreign languages spoken by school staff None
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Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Extra learning resources offered
  • Differentiated learning programs
Staff resources available to students
  • Special education coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Staff resources available to students
  • Computer specialist(s)

Arts & music

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
School facilities
  • Art room
Visual arts
  • Drawing / sketching
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Instrumental music lessons

Language learning

Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Staff resources available to students
  • Speech and language therapist(s)

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Nurse(s)
School facilities
  • Gym
  • Kitchen
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:10 a.m.
School end time
  • 2:40 p.m.
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
School Leader's name
  • Mrs. Erin Probus
Age at which early childhood or Pre-K program begins
  • 3 years old
Gender
  • Coed
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (317) 780-5053

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • Individually guided instruction
  • Standards-based
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • None
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • No
Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Foreign languages taught
  • None
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Computer specialist(s)
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • Nurse(s)
  • Reading specialist(s)
  • School social worker/counselors(s)
  • Security personnel
  • Special education coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
  • Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • None
Extra learning resources offered
  • Counseling
  • Differentiated learning programs
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • Buses/vans for students only
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Audiovisual aids
  • Cafeteria
  • Gym
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Library
  • Playground
Partnerships with local resources and organizations
  • YMCA
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • gym
Girls sports
  • gym

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Drawing / sketching
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Instrumental music lessons
Performing arts
  • None
Media arts
  • None

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • None
School leaders can update this information here.

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School culture

Dress Code
  • Dress code
Bullying policy
  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Attend parent nights
  • Chaperone school trips
  • Join PTO/PTA
  • Organize fundraising events (school auction, bake sales, etc.)
  • Serve on school improvement team or governance council
  • Volunteer in the classroom
School colors
  • Orange, Black
School mascot
  • Hornet
School leaders can update this information here.

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5249 Hornet Ave
Beech Grove, IN 46107
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Phone: (317) 780-5050

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