At a glance
Reported students
499
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
499
Hickory Woods Elementary School: 499 reported students.
State peer staffing position
18th percentile
13.3:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. 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
- 520
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.4:1
What the reported data says about Hickory Woods Elementary School
Hickory Woods Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Novi. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Walled Lake Consolidated Schools. NCES reports 499 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, below the Michigan median of 15.8:1 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 (42.5%) and Asian (25.7%). English learners represent 21.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Hickory Woods Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.46 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 21.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White42.5%
- Hispanic8.8%
- Black18.8%
- Asian25.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4%
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
Not reported as 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 Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Loon Lake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
496 reported students
Meadowbrook Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
518 reported students
Dublin Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
467 reported students
Commerce Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
534 reported students
Pleasant Lake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
461 reported students
Keith Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
542 reported students
Public schools near Hickory Woods 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowbrook Elementary School Elementary · Walled Lake Consolidated Schools | KG–05 | 518 | 1.1 mi |
| Walled Lake Schools Special Services Elementary · Walled Lake Consolidated Schools | 02–02 | 0 | 1.5 mi |
| Walled Lake Elementary School Elementary · Walled Lake Consolidated Schools | PK–05 | 301 | 1.5 mi |
| Mary Helen Guest Elementary School Elementary · Walled Lake Consolidated Schools | KG–05 | 337 | 1.9 mi |
| Loon Lake Elementary School Elementary · Walled Lake Consolidated Schools | KG–05 | 496 | 2.7 mi |
| Parkview Elementary School Elementary · Novi Community School District | KG–04 | 515 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hickory Woods Elementary School
What grades does Hickory Woods Elementary School serve?
Hickory Woods Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools.
How many students attend Hickory Woods Elementary School?
Hickory Woods Elementary School reported 499 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 520 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hickory Woods Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 499 students and 37.46 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hickory Woods Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hickory Woods Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Walled Lake Consolidated Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hickory Woods Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
27.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hickory Woods Elementary School in?
Hickory Woods Elementary School is part of Walled Lake Consolidated Schools, based in Walled Lake, MI, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hickory Woods Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Meadowbrook Elementary School (1.1 mi), Walled Lake Schools Special Services (1.5 mi), Walled Lake Elementary School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.