Serving 589 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hickory Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 72% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 589 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hickory Elementary School serves the southwest part of Avon, IN, covering an area of approximately 8.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.9 miles from the school.
- 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
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Hickory Elementary School's student population of 589 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
589 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Hickory Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hickory Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#360 out of 1743 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.2%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #360 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Hickory Elementary School often compared to?
Hickory Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Elementary School, Pine Tree Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Hickory Elementary School?
589 students attend Hickory Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Hickory Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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