Serving 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hico Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: HICO EL's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Hico, TX, covering approximately 204.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 14.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hico Elementary School's student population of 303 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
303 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hico Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hico Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2156 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hico Elementary School's ranking?
Hico Elementary School is ranked #2156 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Hico Elementary School often compared to?
Hico Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gilbert Intermediate School, Hook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hico Elementary School?
303 students attend Hico Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Hico Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hico Elementary School?
Hico Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hico Elementary School offer ?
Hico Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hico Elementary School part of?
Hico Elementary School is part of Hico Independent School District.
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