Hickory Flat Elementary School serves 872 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Hickory Flat Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 872 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hickory Flat Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hickory Flat Elementary School's student population of 872 students has grown by 82% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 73% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
872 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hickory Flat Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Hickory Flat Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#170 out of 2168 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
12%
18%
Black
8%
36%
White
70%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hickory Flat Elementary School's ranking?
Hickory Flat Elementary School is ranked #170 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Hickory Flat Elementary School?
872 students attend Hickory Flat Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Hickory Flat Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hickory Flat Elementary School?
Hickory Flat Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hickory Flat Elementary School offer ?
Hickory Flat Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hickory Flat Elementary School part of?
Hickory Flat Elementary School is part of Cherokee County School District.
School Reviews
5 12/21/2020
Love the school. Drop off takes less than 5 minutes. The first week was a little hectic, but that's to be expected. I've been able to walk my kid up to where you cross from the parking lot into the school, and my kid has never been tardy. My kid loves the school, teacher and friends. He is learning a ton and enjoys it - what more can you ask for?
1 1/29/2020
Getting into the school is a joke. Traffic is a nightmare! Can not walk your children to the door since the end of school year 2019. Forced to use a car pool. Car pool takes 20 minutes or more every day, just to drop off. Then you are tardy. At least 30 kids are tardy every day. Walked our child every day last year to the door. No tardies! Now traffic outside of school (East Cherokee Road and Hickory) is a nightmare. If you are a parent, you have to keep your child safe in any parking lot. The school is no different. Was told today, if you walk in, then you are automatically tardy!! Really?!
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