Serving 273 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hickey Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hickey Elementary serves the northern part of its school district in Saint Louis, MO, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hickey Elementary School's student population of 273 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
273 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Hickey Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hickey Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2056 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Black
97%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.6%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hickey Elementary School's ranking?
Hickey Elementary School is ranked #2056 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Hickey Elementary School often compared to?
Hickey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ashland Elem. And Br. by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Hickey Elementary School?
273 students attend Hickey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Hickey Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hickey Elementary School?
Hickey Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hickey Elementary School offer ?
Hickey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hickey Elementary School part of?
Hickey Elementary School is part of St. Louis City School District.
In what neighborhood is Hickey Elementary School located?
Hickey Elementary School is located in the Greater Ville neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO.
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