Hickory Center Elementary School

3606 Baird Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hickory Center Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 462 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 30% in IN
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hickory Center Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Hickory Center Elementary School's student population of 462 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
462 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Hickory Center Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hickory Center Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#413 out of 1763 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hickory Center Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hickory Center Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hickory Center Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hickory Center Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
7%
3%
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Hispanic
6%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hickory Center Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hickory Center Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
78%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hickory Center Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hickory Center Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hickory Center Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Hickory Center Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hickory Center Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hickory Center Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hickory Center Elementary School's ranking?
Hickory Center Elementary School is ranked #413 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Hickory Center Elementary School often compared to?
Hickory Center Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aboite Elementary School, Woodlan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Hickory Center Elementary School?
462 students attend Hickory Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Hickory Center Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hickory Center Elementary School?
Hickory Center Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hickory Center Elementary School offer ?
Hickory Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hickory Center Elementary School part of?
Hickory Center Elementary School is part of Northwest Allen County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 462 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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