Hickory Elementary

Summary:

Hickory Elementary is a public elementary school in Williamsport, Maryland, serving 328 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Washington County Public Schools district, which is ranked 12th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hickory Elementary stands out from the surrounding schools in several key ways. The school has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (46.34%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 7.02% to 23.92% Hispanic students. Academically, Hickory Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom half of Maryland elementary schools, with proficiency rates in Mathematics (14.8%) and English Language Arts (29.3%) well below the district (25.6% and 53%, respectively) and state (24.1% and 48.4%, respectively) averages. Additionally, Hickory Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67% to 85.98%, significantly higher than the surrounding schools such as Rockland Woods Elementary and Williamsport Elementary.

Despite having higher spending per student compared to some nearby schools, Hickory Elementary's academic outcomes are significantly worse, indicating that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving student performance. The school's racial diversity and socioeconomic factors may be contributing to its underperformance, as the nearby schools generally perform better academically and have lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing these complex issues will likely require a multifaceted approach to improve educational outcomes for the students at Hickory Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

11101 Hickory School Rd
Williamsport, MD 21795

(301) 766-8198

District: Washington County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
647^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,378

Students who attend Hickory Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Springfield Middle
High:	Williamsport High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 334

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

47.6%

White:

37.7%

African American:

10.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hickory Elementary ranks worse than 75.3% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 23^rd among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Washington County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.35. (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: Hispanic (47.6%), White (37.7%), African American (10.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 86.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hickory Elementary is 14.3, which is the 8^th best among 24 elementary schools in the Washington County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Hickory Elementary employs 23.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hickory Elementary is $18,378, which is the 7^th highest among 24 elementary schools in the Washington County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Washington County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington County Public Schools 12^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hickory Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hickory Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	48.45	472^nd	803	41.2%
2005	61.10	356^th	805	55.8%
2006	63.09	327^th	804	59.3%
2007	50.93	452^nd	818	44.7%
2008	79.66	131^st	838	84.4%
2009	62.00	366^th	850	56.9%
2010	56.58	434^th	855	49.2%
2011	44.36	525^th	853	38.5%
2012	27.85	686^th	857	20.0%
2013	32.93	621^st	847	26.7%
2014	32.14	664^th	867	23.4%
2015	12.51	803^rd	859	6.5%
2016	15.98	723^rd	845	14.4%
2017	16.70	708^th	847	16.4%
2018	20.70	669^th	857	21.9%
2019	18.91	682^nd	853	20.0%
2021	17.76	664^th	802	17.2%
2022	38.55	503^rd	862	41.6%
2023	27.44	567^th	855	33.7%
2024	20.35	647^th	859	24.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Hickory Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	21.72	610^th	796	23.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Hickory Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	16.19	698^th	788	11.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hickory Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	27.60	270^th	347	22.2%

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Rank History for White students at Hickory Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	10.18	505^th	528	4.4%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hickory Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	250	6	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	262
1990	283	4	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	292
1991	284	7	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	293
1992	269	12	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	286
1993	291	10	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	309
1994	284	9	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	302
1995	312	12	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	333
1996	312	12	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	333
1997	301	16	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	323
1998	331	17	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	354
1999	300	18	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	325
2000	286	12	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	305
2001	240	18	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	266
2002	235	14	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	258
2003	235	14	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	258
2004	245	17	7	2	1	n/a	n/a	272
2005	226	15	8	2	1	n/a	n/a	252
2006	226	31	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	268
2007	259	23	4	6	1	n/a	n/a	293
2008	229	34	7	11	1	n/a	n/a	282
2009	212	25	8	14	1	n/a	n/a	260
2010	209	30	10	18	0	n/a	n/a	267
2011	183	25	7	16	1	0	16	248
2012	182	21	5	20	1	0	17	246
2013	173	30	12	18	1	1	19	254
2014	153	34	9	29	0	0	19	244
2015	160	32	8	40	0	0	26	266
2016	153	26	7	50	0	0	28	264
2017	176	32	9	66	0	0	24	307
2018	158	37	5	76	0	0	26	302
2019	161	37	3	82	0	0	29	312
2020	142	32	2	91	0	0	26	293
2021	124	39	1	110	0	0	23	297
2022	130	39	1	123	0	0	23	316
2023	120	42	0	152	0	0	14	328
2024	126	36	0	159	0	0	13	334

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 Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	262	18.0	14.5	n/a
1990	292	17.0	17.1	22.3
1991	293	17.0	17.2	33.4
1992	286	18.0	15.8	34.3
1993	309	19.0	16.3	31.7
1994	302	19.5	15.5	30.8
1995	333	17.1	19.5	30.6
1996	333	17.1	19.5	30.6
1997	323	17.5	18.5	31.6
1998	354	19.0	18.6	31.1
1999	325	19.0	17.1	37.2
2000	305	18.0	16.9	38
2001	266	18.5	14.4	38.7
2002	258	17.5	14.7	46.5
2003	258	17.5	14.7	46.5
2004	272	16.5	16.5	54.8
2005	252	17.0	14.8	54
2006	268	18.0	14.9	54.9
2007	293	18.5	15.8	52.9
2008	282	20.1	14.0	57.8
2009	260	19.1	13.6	61.2
2010	267	21.1	12.6	63.3
2011	248	20.6	12.0	70.6
2012	246	19.0	12.9	69.9
2013	254	19.0	13.3	71.7
2014	244	17.0	14.2	74.6
2015	266	19.0	14.0	84.6
2016	264	19.0	13.8	92
2017	307	19.7	15.5	100
2018	302	17.8	16.9	100
2019	312	19.0	16.4	100
2020	293	19.0	15.4	58.7
2021	297	20.0	14.8	67
2022	316	21.0	15.0	67.4
2023	328	23.0	14.2	86
2024	334	23.2	14.3	86.8

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 Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	262	18.0	14.5	n/a
1990	292	17.0	17.1	22.3
1991	293	17.0	17.2	33.4
1992	286	18.0	15.8	34.3
1993	309	19.0	16.3	31.7
1994	302	19.5	15.5	30.8
1995	333	17.1	19.5	30.6
1996	333	17.1	19.5	30.6
1997	323	17.5	18.5	31.6
1998	354	19.0	18.6	31.1
1999	325	19.0	17.1	37.2
2000	305	18.0	16.9	38
2001	266	18.5	14.4	38.7
2002	258	17.5	14.7	46.5
2003	258	17.5	14.7	46.5
2004	272	16.5	16.5	54.8
2005	252	17.0	14.8	54
2006	268	18.0	14.9	54.9
2007	293	18.5	15.8	52.9
2008	282	20.1	14.0	57.8
2009	260	19.1	13.6	61.2
2010	267	21.1	12.6	63.3
2011	248	20.6	12.0	70.6
2012	246	19.0	12.9	69.9
2013	254	19.0	13.3	71.7
2014	244	17.0	14.2	74.6
2015	266	19.0	14.0	84.6
2016	264	19.0	13.8	92
2017	307	19.7	15.5	100
2018	302	17.8	16.9	100
2019	312	19.0	16.4	100
2020	293	19.0	15.4	58.7
2021	297	20.0	14.8	67
2022	316	21.0	15.0	67.4
2023	328	23.0	14.2	86
2024	334	23.2	14.3	86.8

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 Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,075 (14.3%)	$12,427 (85.7%)	$14,502
2020	$1,982 (13.7%)	$12,482 (86.5%)	$14,438
2021	$2,632 (17.5%)	$12,396 (82.6%)	$15,001
2022	$2,659 (16.0%)	$13,935 (84.0%)	$16,595
2023	$3,104 (16.9%)	$15,274 (83.1%)	$18,378

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hickory Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 682^nd of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 567^th of 855 Elementary schools	13.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	312	328	5.1%
African American	37	42	13.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	82	152	85.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	161	120	25.5%
Two or More Races	29	14	51.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	86%	14%

Schools Near Hickory Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (2024)				MCAP Science (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	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hickory Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11101 Hickory School Rd	Williamsport	21795	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 766-8198	334	23	14.3	86.8%	126 (37.7%)	36 (10.8%)	159 (47.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.9%)	20.4	647^th of 859 public elementary schools	24.7%		27.4	567^th of 855 public elementary schools	33.7%	80	20.4	17.8	7.9	14.8	25.5	33.3	29.5	29.3	12.9	$18,378	$3,104	$15,274
Lincolnshire Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	17545 Lincolnshire Rd	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 766-8206	500	36	13.8	75.6%	243 (48.6%)	87 (17.4%)	100 (20.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	66 (13.2%)	33.4	502^nd of 859 public elementary schools	41.6%		42.2	437^th of 855 public elementary schools	48.9%	65	23.6	30.3	19.2	24.0	39.3	43.9	32.1	38.2	16.4	$20,608	$4,251	$16,357
Williamsport Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1 S Clifton Dr	Williamsport	21795	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 766-8415	549	35	15.5	63.6%	373 (67.9%)	46 (8.4%)	56 (10.2%)	15 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (10.7%)	81.7	151^st of 859 public elementary schools	82.4%		83.1	137^th of 855 public elementary schools	84.0%	14	62.3	71.1	41.1	57.6	72.4	70.7	53.1	64.8	36.4	$16,280	$1,363	$14,917
Emma K. Doub Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1221 S Potomac St	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 766-8130	370	22	16.6	64.3%	196 (53.0%)	55 (14.9%)	57 (15.4%)	9 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (14.3%)	71.6	230^th of 859 public elementary schools	73.2%		69	241^st of 855 public elementary schools	71.8%	11	40.3	36.2	47.8	41.7	62.7	56.9	56.7	58.9	42.6	$15,922	$1,453	$14,469
Jonathan Hager Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12615 Sedgwick Way	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8440	490	33	15.0	73.7%	139 (28.4%)	197 (40.2%)	76 (15.5%)	10 (2.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (13.3%)	30.8	532^nd of 859 public elementary schools	38.1%		45.1	406^th of 855 public elementary schools	52.5%	126	30.3	31.9	23.3	28.5	26.7	39.4	30.1	32.0	10.8	$16,768	$2,830	$13,938
Bester Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	385 Mill St	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 766-8001	461	42	10.9	88.9%	148 (32.1%)	124 (26.9%)	96 (20.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	91 (19.7%)	11.3	800^th of 859 public elementary schools	6.9%		14.1	746^th of 855 public elementary schools	12.7%	54	11.0	11.5	7.5	10.1	16.7	17.9	18.8	17.8	9.1	$21,025	$4,814	$16,211
Salem Avenue Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1323 Salem Ave Ext	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 766-8313	705	50	13.9	87.1%	225 (31.9%)	146 (20.7%)	189 (26.8%)	8 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	136 (19.3%)	32	515^th of 859 public elementary schools	40.0%		35	509^th of 855 public elementary schools	40.5%	6	34.3	16.0	21.6	23.9	41.7	36.3	37.9	38.5	10.7	$18,536	$3,803	$14,733
Fountain Rock Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	17145 Lappans Rd	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8146	302	17	17.3	47.4%	247 (81.8%)	13 (4.3%)	25 (8.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.3%)	43.2	436^th of 859 public elementary schools	49.2%		53	352^nd of 855 public elementary schools	58.8%	84	51.1	18.0	15.2	28.9	54.5	40.0	42.4	45.7	17.6	$11,951	$1,217	$10,734
Rockland Woods Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	18201 Rockland Drive	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8485	643	43	15.1	49.0%	280 (43.5%)	147 (22.9%)	123 (19.1%)	29 (4.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	61 (9.5%)	65.4	274^th of 859 public elementary schools	68.1%		64.3	276^th of 855 public elementary schools	67.7%	2	41.9	46.2	38.2	42.0	45.6	53.8	54.9	51.6	36.3	$15,983	$1,942	$14,041
Pangborn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	195 Pangborn Blvd	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 766-8282	711	52	13.6	79.9%	269 (37.8%)	146 (20.5%)	185 (26.0%)	13 (1.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	95 (13.4%)	29.1	546^th of 859 public elementary schools	36.4%		25.3	589^th of 855 public elementary schools	31.1%	43	28.0	21.1	17.5	22.3	36.1	32.1	33.7	34.0	17.6	$18,794	$3,453	$15,341

Frequently Asked Questions about Hickory Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Hickory Elementary?

Students at Hickory Elementary are 48% Hispanic, 38% White, 11% African American, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Hickory Elementary in?

Washington County Public Schools

Is Hickory Elementary a good school?

Hickory Elementary ranks in the bottom 24.7% of Maryland elementary schools.

How many students attend Hickory Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 334 students attended Hickory Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Hickory Elementary attend?

Students who attend Hickory Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Springfield Middle
High : Williamsport High

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