Serving 529 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hickory Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hickory Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Hickory Elementary School's student population of 529 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
529 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hickory Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hickory Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#236 out of 1755 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
19%
13%
White
54%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hickory Elementary School's ranking?
Hickory Elementary School is ranked #236 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Hickory Elementary School often compared to?
Hickory Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Tree Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Hickory Elementary School?
529 students attend Hickory Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Hickory Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hickory Elementary School?
Hickory Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hickory Elementary School offer ?
Hickory Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Hickory Elementary School part of?
Hickory Elementary School is part of Avon Community School Corp School District.
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