Hickory Center Elementary School

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Hickory Center Elementary School ranks 351 st of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hickory Center Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Wayne, Indiana, serving 462 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Northwest Allen County Schools district, which is ranked 62 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Hickory Center stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with students scoring significantly higher than the state and district averages on ILEARN tests across all subjects and grade levels. For example, the school's 53.46% proficiency rate in Math for all grades was much higher than the district's 46.38% and the state's 52.4% for 3rd grade. Additionally, Hickory Center has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to nearby schools, suggesting it serves a more affluent and homogeneous student population.

While Hickory Center outperforms the nearby Fort Wayne Community Schools district, other schools within the Northwest Allen County Schools district, such as Cedar Canyon Elementary and Huntertown Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic achievement. Understanding the factors that contribute to the success of these schools could provide valuable insights for educational leaders and policymakers.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3606 Baird Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818

(260) 637-3758

District: Northwest Allen County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
351^st of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,608

Students who attend Hickory Center Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Carroll Middle School
High:	Carroll High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 462

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.5%

Asian:

7.4%

Hispanic:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hickory Center Elementary School ranks better than 65.2% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 5^th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Northwest Allen County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.18. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (77.5%), Asian (7.4%), Hispanic (6.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hickory Center Elementary School is 14.4, which is the 3^rd best among 8 elementary schools in the Northwest Allen County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Hickory Center Elementary School employs 31.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hickory Center Elementary School is $9,608, which is the 3^rd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Northwest Allen County Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Northwest Allen County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwest Allen County Schools 63^rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hickory Center Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	84.94	80^th	959	91.7%
2006	76.82	164^th	961	82.9%
2007	87.69	52^nd	985	94.7%
2008	88.18	50^th	996	95.0%
2009	86.83	66^th	1003	93.4%
2010	88.57	39^th	1009	96.1%
2011	78.33	158^th	1025	84.6%
2012	86.12	53^rd	1015	94.8%
2013	86.06	56^th	1035	94.6%
2014	82.18	100^th	1036	90.3%
2015	72.34	260^th	1040	75.0%
2016	68.99	318^th	1046	69.6%
2017	80.72	155^th	1033	85.0%
2018	80.13	162^nd	1027	84.2%
2019	61.22	409^th	1031	60.3%
2021	82.85	147^th	1016	85.5%
2022	72.46	274^th	1020	73.1%
2023	73.01	263^rd	1016	74.1%
2024	65.18	351^st	1010	65.2%

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

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hickory Center Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	390	8	16	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	422
2000	443	10	21	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	482
2001	427	9	24	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	473
2002	532	9	29	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	581
2003	532	9	29	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	581
2004	561	12	29	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	610
2005	594	11	26	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	639
2006	612	12	27	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	661
2007	566	14	31	14	2	n/a	n/a	35	662
2008	559	15	34	19	2	n/a	n/a	34	663
2009	544	12	33	22	2	n/a	n/a	31	644
2010	395	6	20	16	0	n/a	n/a	19	456
2011	363	10	20	25	0	0	19	0	437
2012	367	11	19	29	0	0	17	0	443
2013	344	8	19	23	1	0	19	0	414
2014	362	9	18	18	1	0	29	0	437
2015	362	6	17	19	0	0	26	0	430
2016	351	7	13	20	0	0	36	0	427
2017	371	6	14	17	2	0	36	0	446
2018	354	7	21	13	3	0	35	0	433
2019	361	5	18	9	2	0	34	0	429
2020	332	11	22	10	2	0	29	0	406
2021	289	14	25	15	4	0	25	0	372
2022	328	10	32	25	3	0	26	0	424
2023	358	13	34	28	2	0	27	0	462

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 Center Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	422	22.1	19.1	3.1
2000	482	26.4	18.3	3.1
2001	473	27.1	17.5	5.1
2002	581	30.7	18.9	5.7
2003	581	30.7	18.9	5.7
2004	610	29.3	20.8	4.8
2005	639	31.0	20.6	4.1
2006	661	32.0	20.7	5.4
2007	662	n/a	n/a	7
2008	663	32.6	20.3	7.9
2009	644	30.9	20.8	9.5
2010	456	23.3	19.5	13
2011	437	20.2	21.5	13.3
2012	443	26.0	17.0	12.4
2013	414	24.5	16.8	13
2014	437	25.5	17.1	16
2015	430	26.0	16.5	14.4
2016	427	26.0	16.4	12.9
2017	446	31.0	14.3	12.1
2018	433	28.0	15.4	14.8
2019	429	30.5	14.0	19.8
2020	406	28.0	14.4	20
2021	372	27.0	13.7	24.7
2022	424	27.5	15.3	20
2023	462	31.9	14.4	25.3

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 Center Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	422	22.1	19.1	3.1
2000	482	26.4	18.3	3.1
2001	473	27.1	17.5	5.1
2002	581	30.7	18.9	5.7
2003	581	30.7	18.9	5.7
2004	610	29.3	20.8	4.8
2005	639	31.0	20.6	4.1
2006	661	32.0	20.7	5.4
2007	662	n/a	n/a	7
2008	663	32.6	20.3	7.9
2009	644	30.9	20.8	9.5
2010	456	23.3	19.5	13
2011	437	20.2	21.5	13.3
2012	443	26.0	17.0	12.4
2013	414	24.5	16.8	13
2014	437	25.5	17.1	16
2015	430	26.0	16.5	14.4
2016	427	26.0	16.4	12.9
2017	446	31.0	14.3	12.1
2018	433	28.0	15.4	14.8
2019	429	30.5	14.0	19.8
2020	406	28.0	14.4	20
2021	372	27.0	13.7	24.7
2022	424	27.5	15.3	20
2023	462	31.9	14.4	25.3

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 Center Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$257 (2.9%)	$8,579 (97.1%)	$8,836
2020	$336 (3.3%)	$9,708 (96.7%)	$10,044
2021	$612 (5.6%)	$10,293 (94.4%)	$10,905
2022	$491 (5.1%)	$9,117 (94.9%)	$9,608

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hickory Center Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 409^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 263^rd of 1016 Elementary schools	13.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hickory Center Elementary School)	51.9	46.5	5.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Allen County Schools)	57.3	51.3	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Hickory Center Elementary School)	63.3	67.6	4.3%
3rd Grade Math (Northwest Allen County Schools)	71.4	69.5	1.9%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hickory Center Elementary School)	47.8	38.7	9.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Allen County Schools)	53	47	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Hickory Center Elementary School)	40.6	54.7	14.1%
4th Grade Math (Northwest Allen County Schools)	59.8	57.9	2%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Hickory Center Elementary School)	47.8	49.3	1.5%
4th Grade Science (Northwest Allen County Schools)	52.7	46.8	5.9%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hickory Center Elementary School)	50.7	44.2	6.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Allen County Schools)	61.1	50.9	10.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Hickory Center Elementary School)	53.3	54.6	1.3%
5th Grade Math (Northwest Allen County Schools)	58.3	49.3	9%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Hickory Center Elementary School)	64	62.3	1.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Northwest Allen County Schools)	64.9	59.1	5.8%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	429	462	7.7%
African American	5	13	160%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	18	34	88.9%
Hispanic	9	28	211.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	361	358	0.8%
Two or More Races	34	27	20.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.8%	25.3%	5.5%

Schools Near Hickory Center Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)				ILEARN Math (2024)				ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hickory Center Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3606 Baird Rd	Fort Wayne	46818	Allen County	Northwest Allen County Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 637-3758	462	32	14.4	25.3%	358 (77.5%)	13 (2.8%)	28 (6.1%)	34 (7.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.8%)	65.2	351^st of 1010 public elementary schools	65.2%		73	263^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	74.1%	88	43.5	41.1	41.3	41.9	66.7	48.0	46.7	53.5	46.7	$9,608	$491	$9,117
Eel River Elementary School	Public	K-5	12723 Bethel Rd	Fort Wayne	46818	Allen County	Northwest Allen County Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 338-5395	412	31	13.4	29.4%	296 (71.8%)	22 (5.3%)	28 (6.8%)	41 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.1%)	65.1	354^th of 1010 public elementary schools	65.0%		69.9	304^th of 1016 public elementary schools	70.1%	50	33.9	47.5	43.8	42.5	61.0	58.8	39.7	52.8	46.6	$9,845	$775	$9,069
Aspen Meadow Elementary School	Public	K-5	2650 Hathaway Rd	Fort Wayne	46818	Allen County	Northwest Allen County Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 338-5345	555	35	15.7	24.9%	411 (74.1%)	29 (5.2%)	35 (6.3%)	42 (7.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.5%)	65.2	352^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	65.1%		66.6	342^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	66.3%	10	49.4	39.8	48.0	45.9	55.2	53.4	32.4	46.2	55.9	$7,814	$460	$7,354
Washington Center Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1936 W Wallen Rd	Fort Wayne	46818	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 467-6250	517	30	17.2	61.7%	317 (61.3%)	64 (12.4%)	70 (13.5%)	27 (5.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.4%)	32.4	704^th of 1010 public elementary schools	30.3%		31.4	714^th of 1016 public elementary schools	29.7%	10	31.3	27.3	26.3	28.3	38.6	32.6	30.6	34.0	29.3	$10,189	$1,334	$8,855
Huntertown Elementary School	Public	K-5	15330 Lima Rd	Huntertown	46748	Allen County	Northwest Allen County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 637-3181	506	31	16.5	37.7%	409 (80.8%)	13 (2.6%)	18 (3.6%)	38 (7.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.1%)	60.2	411^th of 1010 public elementary schools	59.3%		57	462^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	54.5%	51	43.0	48.9	49.4	47.1	62.4	34.4	27.6	41.8	47.1	$9,155	$805	$8,349
Perry Hill Elementary School	Public	K-5	13121 Coldwater Rd	Fort Wayne	46845	Allen County	Northwest Allen County Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 637-3158	544	30	18.4	18.9%	455 (83.6%)	12 (2.2%)	29 (5.3%)	16 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.7%)	72.7	264^th of 1010 public elementary schools	73.9%		76.6	213^th of 1016 public elementary schools	79.0%	51	45.7	47.5	52.5	48.6	63.0	54.5	40.4	52.4	62.6	$8,607	$302	$8,305
Oak View Elementary School	Public	K-5	13123 Coldwater Rd	Fort Wayne	46845	Allen County	Northwest Allen County Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 637-5117	453	29	15.3	14.3%	354 (78.1%)	17 (3.8%)	28 (6.2%)	35 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.2%)	87.8	100^th of 1010 public elementary schools	90.1%		88.8	73^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	92.8%	27	65.2	65.4	52.4	60.7	84.9	75.3	47.6	68.1	62.2	$9,297	$270	$9,027
Cedar Canyon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	15011 Coldwater Rd	Fort Wayne	46845	Allen County	Northwest Allen County Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 637-6101	531	34	15.6	11.1%	434 (81.7%)	11 (2.1%)	24 (4.5%)	33 (6.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.3%)	81.6	164^th of 1010 public elementary schools	83.8%		84.2	140^th of 1016 public elementary schools	86.2%	24	53.8	44.8	57.6	51.6	70.0	57.1	63.0	62.8	70.7	$8,523	$328	$8,195
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-5	1001 E Cook Rd	Fort Wayne	46825	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 467-5400	616	40	15.4	71.4%	202 (32.8%)	150 (24.4%)	154 (25.0%)	40 (6.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	66 (10.7%)	62.6	382^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	62.2%		61.9	391^st of 1016 public elementary schools	61.5%	9	43.3	54.8	55.3	51.0	39.8	51.0	62.8	50.8	21.3	$10,088	$1,306	$8,783
Mabel K Holland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7000 Red Haw Dr	Fort Wayne	46825	Allen County	Fort Wayne Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 467-7075	489	33	15.0	66.3%	243 (49.7%)	47 (9.6%)	99 (20.2%)	31 (6.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	67 (13.7%)	51.4	510^th of 1010 public elementary schools	49.5%		50.8	534^th of 1016 public elementary schools	47.4%	24	39.4	36.8	45.6	40.3	50.0	26.5	43.9	39.8	40.4	$12,569	$1,573	$10,996

Frequently Asked Questions about Hickory Center Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Hickory Center Elementary School?

Students at Hickory Center Elementary School are 77% White, 7% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What schools do graduates of Hickory Center Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Carroll Middle School
High : Carroll High School

Is Hickory Center Elementary School a good school?

Hickory Center Elementary School ranks 351^st of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hickory Center Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 462 students attended Hickory Center Elementary School.

What district is Hickory Center Elementary School in?

Northwest Allen County Schools

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