Hickory Center Elementary School

3606 Baird Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hickory Center Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 424 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20% in IN
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • 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:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Hickory Center Elementary School's student population of 424 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
424 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Hickory Center 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 Center Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IN)
#257 out of 1755 schools
(Top 20%)
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60%
36%
This chart display 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 2020-21 school year data.
54%
43%
This chart display 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
3%
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Hispanic
6%
14%
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Black
2%
13%
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White
77%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.40
This chart display the diversity score of Hickory Center Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart display 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 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #257 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Hickory Center Elementary School?
424 students attend Hickory Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Hickory Center Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hickory Center Elementary School?
Hickory Center Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to 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)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 424 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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