Serving 566 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 70% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). 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 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
Hickory Elementary School's student population of 566 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
566 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hickory 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 Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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
#372 out of 1763 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
24%
13%
White
47%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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 #372 out of 1,763 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?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
566 students attend Hickory Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Hickory Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 8% 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
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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