Serving 462 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). 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 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hickory Center Elementary School's student population of 462 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
462 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hickory Center Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hickory Center Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#413 out of 1763 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
3%
13%
White
78%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #413 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Hickory Center Elementary School?
462 students attend Hickory Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Hickory Center Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hickory Center Elementary School?
Hickory Center Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than 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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