Hornets Nest Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Charlotte, North Carolina 28216 · Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
#1401 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#48963 of 50,301 nationally
About Hornets Nest Elementary
Hornets Nest Elementary is a public elementary located in Charlotte, in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 601 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 11.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1401st of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (21th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 601.
There are 174 schools in Charlotte; Hornets Nest Elementary ranks 152nd of 165 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)30%
- Reading proficiency (30%)21%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hornets Nest Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 21%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 30%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hornets Nest Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Long Creek Elementary
Huntersville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
527 students · 3.6 km away
Statesville Road Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students · 3.6 km away
Ranson Middle
Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
757 students · 3.6 km away
Winding Springs Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
786 students · 3.9 km away
Oakdale Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
497 students · 3.9 km away
Pioneer Springs Community School
Charlotte · Charter other · Grades K–12
558 students · 4.7 km away
David Cox Road Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
604 students · 6.0 km away
Croft Community School
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
459 students · 6.0 km away
Mountain Island Lake Academy
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
766 students · 6.0 km away
North Mecklenburg High School
Huntersville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,854 students · 6.1 km away
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Southern Pines Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hornets Nest Elementary a good school?
Hornets Nest Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 11.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1401 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hornets Nest Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Hornets Nest Elementary ranks #1401 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #48963 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hornets Nest Elementary?
Hornets Nest Elementary had 601 students in 2025.
Is Hornets Nest Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Hornets Nest Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hornets Nest Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hornets Nest Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.