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:
210^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,325

Students who attend Hickory Creek Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 793

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.5%

Hispanic:

12.0%

Two or more races:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hickory Creek Elementary School ranks better than 90.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 10^th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the St. Johns School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.99. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.5%), Hispanic (12%), two or more races (7.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 11% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hickory Creek Elementary School is 15.2, which is the 13^th best among 26 elementary schools in the St. Johns School District. (See more...)

Compare Hickory Creek Elementary School employs 52 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 4^th 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
2007	90.62	91^st	1786	94.9%
2008	91.63	77^th	1789	95.7%
2009	92.52	52^nd	1847	97.2%
2010	92.91	50^th	1919	97.4%
2011	93.00	44^th	1985	97.8%
2012	95.07	41^st	1984	97.9%
2013	95.40	35^th	2029	98.3%
2014	95.77	26^th	2064	98.7%
2016	94.51	55^th	2087	97.4%
2017	95.57	25^th	2112	98.8%
2018	96.15	24^th	2118	98.9%
2019	95.53	27^th	2182	98.8%
2021	94.57	67^th	2247	97.0%
2022	90.06	190^th	2219	91.4%
2023	88.71	204^th	2240	90.9%
2024	88.99	210^th	2256	90.7%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 27^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 204^th 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)	89	75	14%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Johns)	78	76	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hickory Creek Elementary School)	87	81	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (St. Johns)	82	80	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hickory Creek Elementary School)	82	75	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Johns)	77	76	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hickory Creek Elementary School)	90	75	15%
4th Grade Mathematics (St. Johns)	82	81	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hickory Creek Elementary School)	88	78	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (St. Johns)	76	75	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hickory Creek Elementary School)	96	90	6%
5th Grade Mathematics (St. Johns)	80	76	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Hickory Creek Elementary School)	91	71	20%
5th Grade Science (St. Johns)	73	70	3%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	714	793	11.1%
African American	14	34	142.9%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	19	45	136.8%
Hispanic	46	95	106.5%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	602	559	7.1%
Two or More Races	30	57	90%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.8%	11%	3.9%

Schools Near Hickory Creek Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hickory Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	235 Hickory Creek Trl	Saint Johns	32259	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-7450	793	52	15.2	11.0%	559 (70.5%)	34 (4.3%)	95 (12.0%)	45 (5.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (7.2%)	89	210^th of 2256 public elementary schools	90.7%		88.7	204^th of 2240 public elementary schools	90.9%	6	73.0	78.0	78.0				74.0	77.0	82.0				77.0					$9,325	$489	$8,837
Cunningham Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1205 Roberts Rd	Saint Johns	32259	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-7860	693	49	14.2	11.4%	512 (73.9%)	32 (4.6%)	83 (12.0%)	16 (2.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.9%)	88	229^th of 2256 public elementary schools	89.8%		83	338^th of 2240 public elementary schools	84.9%	109	76.0	74.0	71.0				86.0	73.0	84.0				67.0					$10,965	$979	$9,985
Freedom Crossing Academy	Public	K-8	1365 Shetland Dr	Saint Johns	32259	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-4231	1,970	118	16.7	11.5%	1,306 (66.3%)	91 (4.6%)	295 (15.0%)	149 (7.6%)	3 (0.2%)	5 (0.3%)	121 (6.1%)	80.6	391^st of 2256 public elementary schools	82.7%		87.7	226^th of 2240 public elementary schools	89.9%	165	73.0	66.0	72.0	75.0	71.0	74.0	80.0	72.0	61.0	78.0	79.0	91.0	64.0	72.0	100.0	100.0	99.0	$8,277	$404	$7,871
Robert M. Paterson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	5400 Pine Ave	Orange Park	32003	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-2575	1,117	79	14.1	34.7%	760 (68.0%)	92 (8.2%)	179 (16.0%)	31 (2.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (4.7%)	96.3	30^th of 2256 public elementary schools	98.7%		90.9	147^th of 2240 public elementary schools	93.4%	117	84.0	85.0	81.0	90.0			91.0	91.0	88.0	98.0			91.0					$8,697	$770	$7,928
Julington Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2316 Race Track Rd	Saint Johns	32259	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-7980	1,062	66	16.0	17.7%	766 (72.1%)	29 (2.7%)	142 (13.4%)	54 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (6.7%)	89.8	185^th of 2256 public elementary schools	91.8%		93	96^th of 2240 public elementary schools	95.7%	89	83.0	84.0	70.0				89.0	81.0	71.0				72.0					$8,959	$630	$8,329
Thunderbolt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2020 Thunderbolt Rd	Fleming Island	32003	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-3675	901	65	13.8	33.9%	588 (65.3%)	97 (10.8%)	121 (13.4%)	41 (4.6%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	50 (5.5%)	90.8	147^th of 2256 public elementary schools	93.5%		87.7	225^th of 2240 public elementary schools	90.0%	78	82.0	72.0	74.0	85.0			83.0	84.0	76.0	94.0			74.0					$9,327	$1,135	$8,193
Timberlin Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	555 Pine Tree Ln	St Augustine	32092	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-7400	1,311	80	16.4	8.8%	897 (68.4%)	35 (2.7%)	192 (14.6%)	101 (7.7%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	81 (6.2%)	84.9	303^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	86.6%		89	196^th of 2240 public elementary schools	91.3%	107	77.0	76.0	70.0				82.0	78.0	68.0				62.0					$8,795	$442	$8,353
Spring Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3530 County Road 315	Green Cove Springs	32043	Clay County	Clay	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(904) 336-6852																			(n/a)	60.0	64.0	48.0	69.0			71.0	70.0	56.0	84.0			39.0
Fleming Island Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4425 Lakeshore Dr	Orange Park	32003	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-1075	739	53	13.9	20.3%	506 (68.5%)	39 (5.3%)	113 (15.3%)	21 (2.8%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.5%)	54 (7.3%)	93	90^th of 2256 public elementary schools	96.0%		93.2	90^th of 2240 public elementary schools	96.0%		78.0	78.0	74.0	86.0			90.0	93.0	79.0	92.0			77.0					$10,878	$1,077	$9,800
Charles E. Bennett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1 S Oakridge Ave	Green Cove Springs	32043	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-0475	624	41	15.2	100.0%	359 (57.5%)	117 (18.8%)	97 (15.5%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	45 (7.2%)	22.9	1826^th of 2256 public elementary schools	19.1%		22.5	1816^th of 2240 public elementary schools	18.9%	10	29.0	40.0	37.0	49.0			37.0	56.0	34.0	37.0			37.0					$10,384	$1,438	$8,945

Frequently Asked Questions about Hickory Creek Elementary School

Is Hickory Creek Elementary School a good school?

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

How many students attend Hickory Creek Elementary School?

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

What schools do graduates of Hickory Creek Elementary School attend?

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

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

What district is Hickory Creek Elementary School in?

St. Johns

What is the racial makeup of 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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