At a glance
Reported students
589
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
666
Hickory Elementary School: 589 reported students.
State peer staffing position
40th percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 530
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33.18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16:1
What the reported data says about Hickory Elementary School
Hickory Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Avon. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Avon Community School Corp. NCES reports 589 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, close to the Indiana median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (37%) and Black (33.8%). English learners represent 11.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hickory Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 41 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37%
- Hispanic12.2%
- Black33.8%
- Asian10.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Avon Community School Corp
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cedar Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
638 reported students
Sycamore Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
512 reported students
River Birch Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
694 reported students
Pine Tree Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
450 reported students
Maple Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
784 reported students
Evergreen Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near Hickory Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Elementary School Elementary · Avon Community School Corp | KG–05 | 638 | 0.2 mi |
| Pine Tree Elementary School Elementary · Avon Community School Corp | KG–05 | 450 | 0.8 mi |
| Maple Elementary School Elementary · Avon Community School Corp | KG–05 | 784 | 0.8 mi |
| Sycamore Elementary School Elementary · Avon Community School Corp | KG–05 | 512 | 2.2 mi |
| River Birch Elementary School Elementary · Avon Community School Corp | KG–05 | 694 | 2.4 mi |
| Central Elementary School Elementary · Plainfield Community School Corp | KG–05 | 549 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hickory Elementary School
What grades does Hickory Elementary School serve?
Hickory Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Avon Community School Corp.
How many students attend Hickory Elementary School?
Hickory Elementary School reported 589 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 530 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hickory Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 589 students and 41 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hickory Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hickory Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Avon Community School Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hickory Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
55.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hickory Elementary School in?
Hickory Elementary School is part of Avon Community School Corp, based in Avon, IN, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hickory Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cedar Elementary School (0.2 mi), Pine Tree Elementary School (0.8 mi), Maple Elementary School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.