Serving 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hickman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hickman Elementary serves the eastern part of Nashville, TN, encompassing an area of approximately 9.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.7 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 4.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hickman Elementary School's student population of 452 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
452 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
32 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1907
School Calendar
School Motto
Empower, Inspire, Lead
School Rankings
Hickman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hickman Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1304 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hickman Elementary School's ranking?
Hickman Elementary School is ranked #1304 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Hickman Elementary School often compared to?
Hickman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stanford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Hickman Elementary School?
452 students attend Hickman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Hickman Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 26% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Hickman Elementary School offer ?
Hickman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hickman Elementary School part of?
Hickman Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Hickman Elementary School located?
Hickman Elementary School is located in the Donelson neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 6 other public schools located in Donelson.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I am impressed with the open, warm, and positive school climate. All staff members address parents and guests with a friendly smile and warm greeting. Numerous staff members have been hired to address all special needs students and different cultural groups who need English language instruction. Students seem to appear happy to be at Hickman School.
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