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Hickory Center Elementary School vs. Eel River Elementary School

Should you attend Hickory Center Elementary School or Eel River Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Hickory Center Elementary School
3606 Baird Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Eel River Elementary School
12723 Bethel Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Hickory Center Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Eel River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hickory Center Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (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 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 430 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Eel River Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (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 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
443 students
430 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hickory Center Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Eel River Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hickory Center Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Eel River Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hickory Center Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Eel River Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hickory Center Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Northwest Allen County Schools and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Eel River Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Northwest Allen County Schools and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#376 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 30%)
#493 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hickory Center Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Eel River Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 20% in IN)
59%
(Top 20% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hickory Center Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Northwest Allen County Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Eel River Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Northwest Allen County Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Top 30% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
42%
(Top 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hickory Center Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Northwest Allen County Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Eel River Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Northwest Allen County Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hickory Center Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Northwest Allen County Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Eel River Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Northwest Allen County Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hickory Center Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Eel River Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
9
-
Kindergarten Students
65
77
Grade 1 Students
84
58
Grade 2 Students
72
71
Grade 3 Students
67
67
Grade 4 Students
73
82
Grade 5 Students
73
75

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hickory Center Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Northwest Allen County Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Eel River Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Northwest Allen County Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hickory Center Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Northwest Allen County Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Eel River Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Northwest Allen County Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hickory Center Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Northwest Allen County Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Eel River Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Northwest Allen County Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
76%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hickory Center Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Northwest Allen County Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Eel River Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Northwest Allen County Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hickory Center Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Northwest Allen County Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Eel River Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Northwest Allen County Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.41
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hickory Center Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Northwest Allen County Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Eel River Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Northwest Allen County Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hickory Center Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Northwest Allen County Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Eel River Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Northwest Allen County Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hickory Center Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Northwest Allen County Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Eel River Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Northwest Allen County Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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