Hickory Hill Elementary School

Summary:

Hickory Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Papillion, Nebraska, serving 393 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Papillion La Vista Community Schools district. While the school has a higher percentage of white students compared to nearby schools, its academic performance is generally on par with or slightly below district and state averages, with some notable exceptions and areas for improvement.

Hickory Hill stands out for its strong performance in 5th grade science, with 88% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (80%) and state (76%) averages. However, the school's overall statewide ranking has declined in recent years, from 94th out of 450 Nebraska elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 207th out of 459 in 2022-2023. This suggests the school may be struggling to maintain its academic performance compared to other schools in the state. Additionally, the school exhibits some gender and racial achievement gaps, with female students and white students performing better than their male and minority counterparts.

When compared to nearby schools, Hickory Hill's academic performance is generally lower than that of higher-performing schools like Portal Elementary and Tara Heights Elementary, which have consistently higher proficiency rates on state assessments. The school's lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students, as measured by free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, may contribute to its relatively strong socioeconomic status compared to some surrounding schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1307 Rogers Dr
       Papillion, NE  68046-6143


(402) 898-0469

District: Papillion La Vista Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
207th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,759 Help


Students who attend Hickory Hill Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    La Vista Middle School
High:    Papillion La Vista Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  393

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.6%
Hispanic:
9.2%
Two or more races:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hickory Hill Elementary School ranks better than 54.9% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks 11th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Papillion La Vista Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.6%), Hispanic (9.2%), two or more races (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hickory Hill Elementary School is 14.3, which is the 7th best among 16 elementary schools in the Papillion La Vista Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hickory Hill Elementary School is $12,759. 8 elementary schools in the Papillion La Vista Community Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hickory Hill Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hickory Hill Elementary School 207th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Hickory Hill Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Papillion La Vista Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Papillion La Vista Community Schools 64th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hickory Hill Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hickory Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 59.08 192nd 418 54.1%
2007 36.06 326th 430 24.2%
2008 66.34 134th 478 72.0%
2009 71.07 58th 471 87.7%
2010 78.36 44th 502 91.2%
2011 78.44 80th 473 83.1%
2012 61.08 176th 480 63.3%
2013 62.64 165th 485 66.0%
2014 61.73 178th 483 63.1%
2015 65.24 154th 488 68.4%
2016 76.20 93rd 480 80.6%
2017 65.13 153rd 459 66.7%
2018 74.12 94th 450 79.1%
2019 57.25 181st 452 60.0%
2021 51.02 225th 442 49.1%
2022 38.05 300th 457 34.4%
2023 56.33 207th 459 54.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hickory Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.06 130th 281 53.7%
2019 45.64 178th 298 40.3%
2023 49.21 164th 312 47.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Hickory Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.93 92nd 341 73.0%
2019 56.08 145th 349 58.5%
2021 67.87 91st 318 71.4%
2022 37.63 204th 337 39.5%
2023 51.79 165th 349 52.7%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Hickory Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 58.42 4th 8 50.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Hickory Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.18 67th 347 80.7%
2019 54.32 163rd 367 55.6%
2021 32.54 238th 328 27.4%
2022 34.20 239th 356 32.9%
2023 56.55 155th 366 57.7%
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Rank History for White students at Hickory Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.17 94th 391 76.0%
2019 52.41 173rd 391 55.8%
2021 41.38 228th 368 38.0%
2022 28.17 307th 388 20.9%
2023 43.71 225th 385 41.6%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska 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.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hickory Hill Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 358 5 15 1 3 n/a n/a 0 382
1989 403 4 12 4 1 n/a n/a 0 424
1990 429 6 14 4 2 n/a n/a 0 455
1991 471 11 12 6 2 n/a n/a 0 502
1992 478 7 13 12 1 n/a n/a 0 511
1993 471 7 11 8 3 n/a n/a 0 500
1994 465 6 6 9 2 n/a n/a 0 488
1995 435 6 8 10 5 n/a n/a 0 464
1996 435 6 8 10 5 n/a n/a 0 464
1997 423 7 7 6 1 n/a n/a 0 444
1998 433 8 6 10 2 n/a n/a 0 459
1999 422 9 8 2 0 n/a n/a 6 447
2000 415 11 10 9 1 n/a n/a 0 446
2001 395 6 8 8 1 n/a n/a 0 418
2002 392 10 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2003 392 10 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2004 363 11 8 7 1 n/a n/a 0 390
2005 349 12 9 8 1 n/a n/a 0 379
2006 343 11 8 8 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2007 325 19 13 10 1 n/a n/a 0 368
2008 297 18 9 9 1 n/a n/a 0 334
2009 279 17 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2010 290 11 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2011 302 12 4 6 0 0 14 0 338
2012 312 9 4 14 0 0 14 0 353
2013 327 11 4 20 0 0 13 0 375
2014 350 13 5 23 0 0 12 0 403
2015 349 15 7 19 0 0 18 0 408
2016 366 15 4 24 1 0 29 0 439
2017 376 17 6 29 1 1 25 0 455
2018 373 13 4 40 0 1 33 0 464
2019 386 10 4 45 0 1 29 0 475
2020 379 11 5 45 0 1 26 0 467
2021 326 14 7 44 0 1 31 0 423
2022 313 11 9 47 0 1 36 0 417
2023 301 17 9 36 0 0 30 0 393

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 Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 382 18.1 21.1 5.5
1989 424 18.2 23.2 5.7
1990 455 21.2 21.4 5.7
1991 502 23.1 21.7 5.8
1992 511 23.7 21.5 6.3
1993 500 24.0 20.8 8
1994 488 24.5 19.9 9
1995 464 25.8 18.0 1.9
1996 464 25.8 18.0 1.9
1997 444 23.0 19.3 1.6
1998 459 25.6 17.9 2.2
1999 447 25.4 17.6 5.4
2000 446 25.3 17.6 5.6
2001 418 22.5 18.6 6.2
2002 413 26.4 15.6 6.5
2003 413 26.4 15.6 6.5
2004 390 24.9 15.7 9.2
2005 379 24.9 15.2 11.3
2006 370 23.4 15.8 8.9
2007 368 23.9 15.4 13.3
2008 334 24.4 13.7 12.6
2009 313 22.9 13.7 13.1
2010 315 21.7 14.4 13
2011 338 22.0 15.3 17.5
2012 353 21.5 16.3 16.1
2013 375 22.3 16.7 17.9
2014 403 25.3 15.8 18.6
2015 408 25.0 16.3 15.2
2016 439 26.0 16.8 18.2
2017 455 26.8 16.9 17.8
2018 464 29.3 15.8 16.2
2019 475 28.9 16.4 19.6
2020 467 28.3 16.4 19.7
2021 423 28.7 14.7 20.8
2022 417 28.9 14.3 17
2023 393 27.4 14.3 19.6

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 Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 382 18.1 21.1 5.5
1989 424 18.2 23.2 5.7
1990 455 21.2 21.4 5.7
1991 502 23.1 21.7 5.8
1992 511 23.7 21.5 6.3
1993 500 24.0 20.8 8
1994 488 24.5 19.9 9
1995 464 25.8 18.0 1.9
1996 464 25.8 18.0 1.9
1997 444 23.0 19.3 1.6
1998 459 25.6 17.9 2.2
1999 447 25.4 17.6 5.4
2000 446 25.3 17.6 5.6
2001 418 22.5 18.6 6.2
2002 413 26.4 15.6 6.5
2003 413 26.4 15.6 6.5
2004 390 24.9 15.7 9.2
2005 379 24.9 15.2 11.3
2006 370 23.4 15.8 8.9
2007 368 23.9 15.4 13.3
2008 334 24.4 13.7 12.6
2009 313 22.9 13.7 13.1
2010 315 21.7 14.4 13
2011 338 22.0 15.3 17.5
2012 353 21.5 16.3 16.1
2013 375 22.3 16.7 17.9
2014 403 25.3 15.8 18.6
2015 408 25.0 16.3 15.2
2016 439 26.0 16.8 18.2
2017 455 26.8 16.9 17.8
2018 464 29.3 15.8 16.2
2019 475 28.9 16.4 19.6
2020 467 28.3 16.4 19.7
2021 423 28.7 14.7 20.8
2022 417 28.9 14.3 17
2023 393 27.4 14.3 19.6

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 Hill Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $126 (1.4%) $8,121 (92.5%) $8,779
2020 $146 (1.6%) $8,694 (92.4%) $9,406
2021 $260 (2.5%) $9,348 (91.5%) $10,219
2022 $125 (1.1%) $10,304 (92.9%) $11,088
2023 $113 (0.9%) $11,543 (90.5%) $12,759

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hickory Hill Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 181st of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 207th of 459 Elementary schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hickory Hill Elementary School)4465
 21%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)6269
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hickory Hill Elementary School)4555
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)5864
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hickory Hill Elementary School)6353
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)6763
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hickory Hill Elementary School)4942
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)5062
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hickory Hill Elementary School)5868
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)5166
 15%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hickory Hill Elementary School)5768
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)5670
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Hickory Hill Elementary School)8088
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)7280
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hickory Hill Elementary School)6066
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)6071
 11%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4955
 6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hickory Hill Elementary School)7067
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Papillion La Vista Community Schools)5672
 16%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5557
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students475393
 17.3%
African American1017
 70%
American Indian00
Asian49
 125%
Hispanic4536
 20%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White386301
 22%
Two or More Races2930
 3.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.6%19.6%
 0%


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

Middle : La Vista Middle School
High : Papillion La Vista Senior High

Students at Hickory Hill Elementary School are 77% White, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 393 students attended Hickory Hill Elementary School.

Hickory Hill Elementary School ranks 207th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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