At a glance
Reported students
558
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
551
Hornung Elementary School: 558 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
18.1:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 541
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.9:1
What the reported data says about Hornung Elementary School
Hornung Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Brighton. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Brighton Area Schools. NCES reports 558 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.1:1, above the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (94.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.7%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Hornung Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 18.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 9.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White94.1%
- Hispanic2.7%
- Black0.2%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Brighton Area Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hawkins Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
551 reported students
Spencer Road Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
507 reported students
Hilton Road Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
507 reported students
Scranton Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
850 reported students
Maltby Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 05–06
866 reported students
Bridge Alternative High School
High · Grades 09–12
70 reported students
Public schools near Hornung Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkins Elementary School Elementary · Brighton Area Schools | KG–04 | 551 | 2.9 mi |
| Hilton Road Elementary School Elementary · Brighton Area Schools | KG–04 | 507 | 3 mi |
| Three Fires Elementary Elementary · Howell Public Schools | KG–05 | 753 | 3.4 mi |
| Spencer Road Elementary School Elementary · Brighton Area Schools | KG–04 | 507 | 3.9 mi |
| Hartland Lakes Elementary School Elementary · Hartland Consolidated Schools | KG–04 | 457 | 5.4 mi |
| Country Elementary School Elementary · Pinckney Community Schools | PK–02 | 192 | 6.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hornung Elementary School
What grades does Hornung Elementary School serve?
Hornung Elementary School reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Brighton Area Schools.
How many students attend Hornung Elementary School?
Hornung Elementary School reported 558 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 541 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hornung Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 18.1:1, based on 558 students and 30.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hornung Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hornung Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Brighton Area Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hornung Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
9.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hornung Elementary School in?
Hornung Elementary School is part of Brighton Area Schools, based in Brighton, MI, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hornung Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hawkins Elementary School (2.9 mi), Hilton Road Elementary School (3 mi), Three Fires Elementary (3.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.