Hickey Elementary School
Hickey Elementary School serves 177 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Hickey Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hickey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hickey Elementary School's student population of 177 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
177 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hickey Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Hickey Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2028 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
96%
15%
White
2%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hickey Elementary School's ranking?
Hickey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Hickey Elementary School?
177 students attend Hickey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Hickey Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% 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 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hickey Elementary School offer ?
Hickey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hickey Elementary School part of?
Hickey Elementary School is part of St. Louis City School District.
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