Hornets Nest Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction Charlotte, NC Grades PK–05 City: Large Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC SchoolScore™ D (55.5)
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Hornets Nest Elementary
Charlotte, NC 28216
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ D (55.5)
601
Students
31.0
Teachers
19.4:1
Student:Teacher
(980)343-6110
Phone
http://www.cmsk12.org/hornetsnestES
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Hornets Nest Elementary is a public school administered by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district in Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 601 students enrolled; a 19.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs North Carolina Elementary School Average
Enrollment
601.0
State avg: 472.0
▲ 27% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
19.41:1
State avg: 14.9:1
▲ 30% worse
Free Lunch %
99.5%
State avg: 81.2%
▲ 23% worse
School Details
School Name
Hornets Nest Elementary
NCESSCH ID
370297002309
State School ID
NC-600-416
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
6700 Beatties Ford Rd
City
Charlotte
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28216
County
Mecklenburg County
Metro Area
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
3712
State Leg. Upper
37041
State Leg. Lower
37107
Latitude
35.3247
Longitude
-80.8652
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
601
Total Students
👩‍🏫
31.0
Teachers FTE
📐
19.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
31.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)31.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 598 99.5%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
LEAID
3702970
State LEA ID
NC-600
Phone
(980)343-6270
Website
http://www.cmsk12.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Charlotte
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$2,055,483K
Federal Revenue
$373,679K
State Revenue
$1,012,094K
Local Revenue
$669,710K
Total Expenditure
$2,399,581K
Instruction Exp.
$1,137,944K
Support Services
$550,354K
Other Current Exp.
$70,670K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Hornets Nest Elementary

1
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy
Charlotte · Other
2 mi
2
Long Creek Elementary
Huntersville · Elementary
2.2 mi
3
Statesville Road Elementary
Charlotte · Elementary
2.2 mi
4
Ranson Middle
Charlotte · Middle
2.2 mi
5
Winding Springs Elementary
Charlotte · Elementary
2.4 mi
6
Oakdale Elementary
Charlotte · Elementary
2.4 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hornets Nest Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Hornets Nest Elementary?
601 students are enrolled at Hornets Nest Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Hornets Nest Elementary have?
Hornets Nest Elementary has 31.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.4:1.
What grades does Hornets Nest Elementary serve?
Hornets Nest Elementary serves grades PK through 05.
Is Hornets Nest Elementary a charter school?
Hornets Nest Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is Hornets Nest Elementary located in?
Hornets Nest Elementary is located in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metropolitan area.
What school district does Hornets Nest Elementary belong to?
Hornets Nest Elementary is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools school district.
How much does Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools spend per student?
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district spends approximately $3,992,647,255 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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