Hornung Elementary School

Summary:

Hornung Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Brighton, Michigan, serving grades K-4 with a student population of 545. The school is part of the Brighton Area Schools district, which is ranked 29th out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hornung Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in M-Step (Michigan's standardized test) scores for both English Language Arts and Math, with 84.6% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in ELA, compared to 72.1% for the Brighton Area Schools district and 43.3% for the state of Michigan. However, the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.94% in 2022-2023) compared to the state and nearby schools, and its performance for special education students and low socioeconomic status students is less impressive. Additionally, Hornung Elementary has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, from 5.9% in 2017-2018 to 12.2% in 2022-2023, which is a concerning trend.

Despite these challenges, Hornung Elementary School is a high-performing outlier within the Brighton Area Schools district, consistently ranking in the top 5% of Michigan elementary schools with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is significantly higher than nearby schools like Spencer Road Elementary, Hawkins Elementary, and Hilton Road Elementary. However, the school's demographic homogeneity and increasing chronic absenteeism rate are areas that warrant further investigation and attention.


Detail:

Public K-4

 4680 Bauer Rd
       Brighton, MI  48116-7409


(810) 299-4450

District: Brighton Area Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
60th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,941 Help


Students who attend Hornung Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Maltby Intermediate School
    Scranton Middle School
High:    Brighton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.0 Help
Number of students:  545

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.9%
Hispanic:
3.1%
Asian:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hornung Elementary School ranks better than 96% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Brighton Area Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.19. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.9%), Hispanic (3.1%), Asian (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Brighton Area Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hornung Elementary School is 19, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Brighton Area Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hornung Elementary School is $12,941, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Brighton Area Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hornung Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hornung Elementary School 60th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Hornung Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Brighton Area Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Brighton Area Schools 29th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hornung Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hornung Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 82.66 115th 1545 92.6%
2007 84.25 93rd 1565 94.1%
2008 79.73 217th 1577 86.2%
2009 84.52 86th 1589 94.6%
2010 75.35 299th 1552 80.7%
2011 83.62 72nd 1552 95.4%
2012 74.91 342nd 1566 78.2%
2013 87.80 117th 1563 92.5%
2014 84.11 168th 1533 89.0%
2015 83.77 198th 1580 87.5%
2016 84.14 180th 1548 88.4%
2017 91.42 60th 1466 95.9%
2018 79.92 277th 1448 80.9%
2019 78.26 255th 1408 81.9%
2021 93.53 42nd 1153 96.4%
2022 87.80 124th 1344 90.8%
2023 93.36 61st 1470 95.9%
2024 94.19 60th 1486 96.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hornung Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.57 177th 403 56.1%
2023 64.12 56th 195 71.3%
2024 46.82 116th 225 48.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hornung Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.41 158th 1397 88.7%
2023 85.70 101st 1350 92.5%
2024 77.37 188th 1381 86.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Hornung Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.69 467th 1443 67.6%
2019 80.44 155th 1171 86.8%
2021 91.72 31st 902 96.6%
2022 79.64 157th 1106 85.8%
2023 94.18 37th 1321 97.2%
2024 94.02 41st 1342 96.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Hornung Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.67 108th 1446 92.5%
2019 71.19 295th 1196 75.3%
2021 93.32 27th 915 97.0%
2022 91.62 59th 1139 94.8%
2023 89.12 90th 1334 93.3%
2024 92.06 63rd 1347 95.3%
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Rank History for White students at Hornung Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.69 349th 1253 72.1%
2019 68.50 311th 1128 72.4%
2021 91.46 41st 1005 95.9%
2022 84.08 125th 1102 88.7%
2023 90.31 69th 1198 94.2%
2024 91.69 59th 1204 95.1%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hornung Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 539 2 4 2 7 n/a n/a 0 554
1989 538 1 9 0 8 n/a n/a 0 556
1990 543 2 10 2 14 n/a n/a 0 571
1991 564 0 10 3 13 n/a n/a 0 590
1992 425 0 0 7 11 n/a n/a 0 443
1993 424 0 0 0 15 n/a n/a 0 439
1994 449 0 1 2 10 n/a n/a 0 462
1995 453 0 10 4 6 n/a n/a 0 473
1996 453 0 10 4 6 n/a n/a 0 473
1997 449 0 7 3 5 n/a n/a 0 464
1998 432 0 7 4 4 n/a n/a 0 447
1999 491 1 7 4 8 n/a n/a 0 511
2000 502 2 8 3 9 n/a n/a 0 524
2001 527 2 6 1 8 n/a n/a 0 544
2002 480 4 10 3 8 n/a n/a 0 505
2003 480 4 10 3 8 n/a n/a 0 505
2004 525 3 12 3 7 n/a n/a 0 550
2005 503 4 10 3 4 n/a n/a 0 524
2006 553 5 16 2 7 n/a n/a 0 583
2007 539 4 17 6 7 n/a n/a 0 573
2008 498 6 19 4 8 n/a n/a 0 535
2009 451 6 19 5 6 n/a n/a 0 487
2010 403 4 9 5 3 n/a n/a 0 424
2011 537 4 8 4 0 2 0 0 555
2012 514 3 9 6 0 1 5 0 538
2013 501 4 11 6 0 1 4 0 527
2014 486 4 11 6 0 1 2 0 510
2015 515 3 9 12 2 0 0 0 541
2016 528 3 7 11 2 0 1 0 552
2017 521 4 8 12 1 0 3 0 549
2018 531 3 9 14 1 0 6 0 564
2019 519 0 8 15 1 0 2 0 545
2020 529 0 10 10 0 4 3 0 556
2021 365 0 7 13 2 5 5 0 397
2022 509 0 9 16 2 0 4 0 540
2023 512 1 7 17 1 0 7 0 545

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hornung Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 554 n/a n/a n/a
1989 556 n/a n/a 0.9
1990 571 32.0 17.8 1.4
1991 590 n/a n/a n/a
1992 443 n/a n/a 5.4
1993 439 n/a 0.0 4.6
1994 462 22.0 21.0 3.9
1995 473 22.0 21.5 2.3
1996 473 22.0 21.5 2.3
1997 464 26.0 17.8 2.2
1998 447 24.0 18.6 2.2
1999 511 23.0 22.2 3.3
2000 524 25.0 21.0 4.4
2001 544 26.5 20.5 4.8
2002 505 27.9 18.1 3.4
2003 505 27.9 18.1 3.4
2004 550 29.0 19.0 4.5
2005 524 28.8 18.2 5
2006 583 31.3 18.6 5.5
2007 573 30.7 18.7 7.9
2008 535 28.0 19.1 7.9
2009 487 27.0 18.0 10.3
2010 424 24.0 17.6 11.3
2011 555 26.5 20.9 12.3
2012 538 31.0 17.3 12.6
2013 527 31.0 17.0 12
2014 510 29.0 17.5 12
2015 541 28.0 19.3 8.7
2016 552 31.0 17.8 10.3
2017 549 30.7 17.8 9.3
2018 564 29.0 19.4 12.9
2019 545 29.0 18.7 11.6
2020 556 27.4 20.2 11.9
2021 397 28.4 13.9 13.6
2022 540 28.2 19.1 15.9
2023 545 28.6 19.0 13.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hornung Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 554 n/a n/a n/a
1989 556 n/a n/a 0.9
1990 571 32.0 17.8 1.4
1991 590 n/a n/a n/a
1992 443 n/a n/a 5.4
1993 439 n/a 0.0 4.6
1994 462 22.0 21.0 3.9
1995 473 22.0 21.5 2.3
1996 473 22.0 21.5 2.3
1997 464 26.0 17.8 2.2
1998 447 24.0 18.6 2.2
1999 511 23.0 22.2 3.3
2000 524 25.0 21.0 4.4
2001 544 26.5 20.5 4.8
2002 505 27.9 18.1 3.4
2003 505 27.9 18.1 3.4
2004 550 29.0 19.0 4.5
2005 524 28.8 18.2 5
2006 583 31.3 18.6 5.5
2007 573 30.7 18.7 7.9
2008 535 28.0 19.1 7.9
2009 487 27.0 18.0 10.3
2010 424 24.0 17.6 11.3
2011 555 26.5 20.9 12.3
2012 538 31.0 17.3 12.6
2013 527 31.0 17.0 12
2014 510 29.0 17.5 12
2015 541 28.0 19.3 8.7
2016 552 31.0 17.8 10.3
2017 549 30.7 17.8 9.3
2018 564 29.0 19.4 12.9
2019 545 29.0 18.7 11.6
2020 556 27.4 20.2 11.9
2021 397 28.4 13.9 13.6
2022 540 28.2 19.1 15.9
2023 545 28.6 19.0 13.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hornung Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $306 (2.8%) $10,456 (97.2%) $10,762
2020 $219 (2.0%) $10,502 (98.0%) $10,721
2021 $510 (3.9%) $12,503 (96.1%) $13,014
2022 $441 (4.0%) $10,618 (96.0%) $11,059
2023 $1,862 (14.4%) $11,078 (85.6%) $12,941

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hornung Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 255th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 61st of 1470 Elementary schools
 14%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hornung Elementary School)51.467.3
 15.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brighton Area Schools)6563.6
 1.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Hornung Elementary School)56.168.3
 12.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Brighton Area Schools)67.267.3
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hornung Elementary School)74.382.1
 7.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Brighton Area Schools)72.873.4
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Hornung Elementary School)67.973.5
 5.6%
   4th Grade Math (Brighton Area Schools)66.873.9
 7.1%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students545545
African American01
American Indian11
Asian87
 12.5%
Hispanic1517
 13.3%
Pacific Islander00
White519512
 1.3%
Two or More Races27
 250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.6%13.9%
 2.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hornung Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 545 students attended Hornung Elementary School.

Students at Hornung Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Hornung Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Maltby Intermediate School
Middle : Scranton Middle School
High : Brighton High School

Yes! Hornung Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 60th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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