Summary:
Hickory Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Saint Johns, Florida, serving 793 students in grades PK-5. As part of the highly-ranked St. Johns School District, Hickory Creek consistently performs among the top elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic achievement and a diverse student population.
Hickory Creek Elementary's students demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science that consistently exceed the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 78% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in Statewide Science, compared to 69% in the St. Johns district and 53% statewide. The school's racial diversity, with a makeup of 70.49% White, 4.29% African American, 11.98% Hispanic, 5.67% Asian, and 7.19% two or more races, is higher than nearby schools like Patriot Oaks Academy and Julington Creek Elementary. Additionally, Hickory Creek maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 2.9% to 11.6% in recent years, and a moderate percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, setting it apart from some nearby schools with higher rates.
Hickory Creek Elementary's academic excellence extends across all grade levels, with consistently high performance that surpasses many nearby schools, such as Durbin Creek Elementary and Timberlin Creek Elementary. While some nearby schools, like Fleming Island Elementary and Robert M. Paterson Elementary, have also achieved high academic rankings, Hickory Creek's combination of academic performance, diversity, and attendance rates make it a standout in the region.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
St. Johns
SchoolDigger Rank:
210th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,325
Students who attend Hickory Creek Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 14.9
Number of students: 805
Racial breakdown:
White:
66.8%
Hispanic:
15.0%
Two or more races:
6.8%
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Asian:
6.2%
African American:
4.6%
American Indian:
0.5%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.5%
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