Hickory Creek Elementary School

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.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 235 Hickory Creek Trl
       Saint Johns, FL  32259


(904) 547-7450

District: St. Johns

SchoolDigger Rank:
210th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,325 Help


Students who attend Hickory Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Switzerland Point Middle School
High:    Bartram Trail High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  793

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.5%
Hispanic:
12.0%
Two or more races:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hickory Creek Elementary School ranks better than 90.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 10th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the St. Johns School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.99. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.5%), Hispanic (12%), two or more races (7.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hickory Creek Elementary School is 15.2, which is the 13th best among 26 elementary schools in the St. Johns School District. (See more...)
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Compare Hickory Creek Elementary School employs 52 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hickory Creek Elementary School is $9,325. 14 elementary schools in the St. Johns School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hickory Creek Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

St. Johns:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Johns 4th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hickory Creek Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 90.62 91st 1786 94.9%
2008 91.63 77th 1789 95.7%
2009 92.52 52nd 1847 97.2%
2010 92.91 50th 1919 97.4%
2011 93.00 44th 1985 97.8%
2012 95.07 41st 1984 97.9%
2013 95.40 35th 2029 98.3%
2014 95.77 26th 2064 98.7%
2016 94.51 55th 2087 97.4%
2017 95.57 25th 2112 98.8%
2018 96.15 24th 2118 98.9%
2019 95.53 27th 2182 98.8%
2021 94.57 67th 2247 97.0%
2022 90.06 190th 2219 91.4%
2023 88.71 204th 2240 90.9%
2024 88.99 210th 2256 90.7%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Hickory Creek Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 574 9 5 16 0 n/a n/a 0 604
2007 612 10 5 20 0 n/a n/a 14 661
2008 585 14 5 26 0 n/a n/a 11 641
2009 566 16 9 27 0 n/a n/a 11 629
2010 580 15 14 25 2 n/a n/a 0 636
2011 558 16 13 19 1 0 13 0 620
2012 537 9 11 21 2 0 12 0 592
2013 714 14 26 26 2 0 10 0 792
2014 717 17 27 32 2 0 20 0 815
2015 530 12 11 25 2 0 10 0 590
2016 542 15 17 30 1 1 16 0 622
2017 559 15 23 35 1 1 18 0 652
2018 644 14 25 53 0 1 27 0 764
2019 602 14 19 46 1 2 30 0 714
2020 624 10 22 61 1 1 33 0 752
2021 671 10 20 85 0 0 46 0 832
2022 700 25 24 103 2 0 56 0 910
2023 559 34 45 95 3 0 57 0 793

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hickory Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 604 34.0 17.8 6.8
2007 661 38.0 17.4 5.7
2008 641 41.5 15.4 6
2009 629 43.4 15.7 4.9
2010 636 39.0 16.3 7.5
2011 620 42.0 14.7 6.9
2012 592 40.0 14.8 9.3
2013 792 51.0 15.5 8.2
2014 815 58.0 14.0 7
2015 590 40.0 14.7 11
2016 622 41.0 15.1 13.2
2017 652 42.0 15.5 13.5
2018 764 49.0 15.5 11.3
2019 714 45.0 15.8 14.8
2020 752 47.0 16.0 10.2
2021 832 53.0 15.6 12.7
2022 910 61.0 14.9 9.9
2023 793 52.0 15.2 11

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hickory Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 604 34.0 17.8 6.8
2007 661 38.0 17.4 5.7
2008 641 41.5 15.4 6
2009 629 43.4 15.7 4.9
2010 636 39.0 16.3 7.5
2011 620 42.0 14.7 6.9
2012 592 40.0 14.8 9.3
2013 792 51.0 15.5 8.2
2014 815 58.0 14.0 7
2015 590 40.0 14.7 11
2016 622 41.0 15.1 13.2
2017 652 42.0 15.5 13.5
2018 764 49.0 15.5 11.3
2019 714 45.0 15.8 14.8
2020 752 47.0 16.0 10.2
2021 832 53.0 15.6 12.7
2022 910 61.0 14.9 9.9
2023 793 52.0 15.2 11

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hickory Creek Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $142 (1.8%) $7,825 (98.2%) $7,967
2019 $177 (2.1%) $8,098 (97.9%) $8,275
2020 $177 (2.2%) $8,030 (97.8%) $8,207
2021 $339 (4.1%) $7,878 (95.9%) $8,217
2022 $304 (3.5%) $8,316 (96.5%) $8,621
2023 $489 (5.2%) $8,837 (94.8%) $9,325

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hickory Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 27th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 204th of 2240 Elementary schools
 7.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hickory Creek Elementary School)8975
 14%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Johns)7876
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hickory Creek Elementary School)8781
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (St. Johns)8280
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hickory Creek Elementary School)8275
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Johns)7776
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hickory Creek Elementary School)9075
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (St. Johns)8281
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hickory Creek Elementary School)8878
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (St. Johns)7675
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hickory Creek Elementary School)9690
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (St. Johns)8076
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Hickory Creek Elementary School)9171
 20%
   5th Grade Science (St. Johns)7370
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students714793
 11.1%
African American1434
 142.9%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian1945
 136.8%
Hispanic4695
 106.5%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White602559
 7.1%
Two or More Races3057
 90%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.8%11%
 3.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hickory Creek Elementary School

Yes. Hickory Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 9.3% of Florida elementary schools.

Students who attend Hickory Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Switzerland Point Middle School
High : Bartram Trail High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 793 students attended Hickory Creek Elementary School.

Students at Hickory Creek Elementary School are 70% White, 12% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 4% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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