Hornet Park Elementary School vs Petersburg Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 170 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hornet Park Elementary School
Beech Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
461 students
Petersburg Elementary School
Petersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students
| Measure | Hornet Park Elementary School Beech Grove, Indiana | Petersburg Elementary School Petersburg, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #623 of 1,053 | #628 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #26027 of 50,301 | #26184 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 461 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | 53.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 34% |
| Math proficiency | – | 48% |
| city | Beech Grove | Petersburg |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (48.7 vs 48.5).
- •Hornet Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 53.3%).
- •Petersburg Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 19.2).
- •Hornet Park Elementary School is the larger school with 461 students compared with 460.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hornet Park Elementary School better than Petersburg Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hornet Park Elementary School and Petersburg Elementary School?
About 170 km in a straight line, between Beech Grove and Petersburg in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hornet Park Elementary School: 461. Petersburg Elementary School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hornet Park Elementary School and Petersburg Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Hornet Park Elementary School is 623rd of 1,053 and Petersburg Elementary School is 628th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).