Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary

Summary:

Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary is a public elementary school serving 403 students in grades PK-6 in Hickory Grove, South Carolina, which is part of the York 01 school district. The school faces several challenges, including a predominantly white student population, lower academic performance compared to state and nearby school averages, and a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, is generally lower than the state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 30.6% to 46.4% in ELA and 28.5% to 48% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 53.7% to 57.2% in ELA and 38.4% to 54.5% in Mathematics. The school's performance is also lower than nearby schools, such as Kinard Elementary, which had proficiency rates ranging from 62.8% to 67.7% in ELA and 43.6% to 67.7% in Mathematics.

Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary also faces challenges related to its student population and socioeconomic status. The school has a predominantly white student population, with 83.13% white students, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools, such as Hunter Street Elementary (63.21% white students) and Harold C. Johnson Elementary (50.86% white students). Additionally, 71.71% of Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary students receive free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the nearby schools, such as Bethany Elementary (59.57% free/reduced lunch) and Kinard Elementary (61% free/reduced lunch).


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 4901 Hickory Grove Road
       Hickory Grove, SC  29717


(803) 925-2116

District: York 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
424th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,098 Help


Students who attend Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    York Middle
High:    York Comprehensive High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  427

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.8%
Two or more races:
5.9%
African American:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.2% Help


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Compare Details Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary ranks worse than 66.5% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the York 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.67. (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 Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the York 01 School District. Racial makeup is: White (84.8%), two or more races (5.9%), African American (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary is 14.2, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the York 01 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary is $13,098, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the York 01 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary 424th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary in the ranking list.)

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York 01:

SchoolDigger ranks York 01 48th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 60.00 228th 542 57.9%
2004 60.51 225th 550 59.1%
2005 67.76 179th 557 67.9%
2006 59.00 252nd 559 54.9%
2007 67.68 174th 566 69.3%
2008 63.42 218th 577 62.2%
2009 55.77 274th 580 52.8%
2010 56.40 272nd 589 53.8%
2011 56.00 283rd 597 52.6%
2012 44.92 370th 594 37.7%
2013 47.36 350th 599 41.6%
2014 52.55 327th 630 48.1%
2015 45.96 348th 638 45.5%
2016 50.56 309th 619 50.1%
2017 40.08 382nd 639 40.2%
2018 36.00 400th 624 35.9%
2019 44.69 361st 643 43.9%
2021 53.90 277th 622 55.5%
2022 48.94 315th 625 49.6%
2023 21.85 515th 644 20.0%
2024 33.67 424th 638 33.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.39 327th 588 44.4%
2019 48.32 328th 600 45.3%
2021 55.86 248th 580 57.2%
2022 48.33 314th 600 47.7%
2023 21.61 503rd 608 17.3%
2024 29.48 445th 599 25.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.05 395th 570 30.7%
2019 40.05 372nd 588 36.7%
2021 53.03 246th 554 55.6%
2022 49.01 285th 573 50.3%
2023 25.97 443rd 580 23.6%
2024 29.66 409th 565 27.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.63 140th 174 19.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.23 354th 571 38.0%
2019 48.30 309th 590 47.6%
2021 53.38 250th 561 55.4%
2022 46.03 311th 579 46.3%
2023 18.99 488th 582 16.2%
2024 35.62 369th 568 35.0%
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Rank History for White students at Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.73 403rd 457 11.8%
2019 18.05 408th 472 13.6%
2021 30.75 320th 439 27.1%
2022 24.52 362nd 455 20.4%
2023 8.53 441st 463 4.8%
2024 14.52 408th 441 7.5%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina 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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Enrollment information for Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 305 107 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1991 295 100 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1992 315 83 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1993 308 82 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1994 302 74 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1995 331 67 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1996 331 67 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1997 332 74 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1998 355 63 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1999 385 64 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2000 407 76 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 486
2001 437 70 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 511
2002 434 62 0 3 5 n/a n/a 0 504
2003 434 62 0 3 5 n/a n/a 0 504
2004 418 65 1 4 4 n/a n/a 0 492
2005 397 47 2 4 5 n/a n/a 1 456
2006 379 42 0 5 6 n/a n/a 1 433
2007 364 46 1 7 5 n/a n/a 0 423
2008 352 44 1 8 4 n/a n/a 1 410
2009 359 49 1 10 5 n/a n/a 0 424
2010 382 50 1 0 6 n/a n/a 0 439
2011 386 37 1 11 4 0 9 0 448
2012 345 35 3 11 2 0 8 0 404
2013 355 32 2 11 1 0 11 0 412
2014 361 33 3 14 3 0 5 0 419
2015 327 40 2 11 3 0 10 0 393
2016 320 39 3 9 4 0 14 0 389
2017 342 40 3 12 4 0 12 0 413
2018 347 42 3 14 4 0 14 0 424
2019 334 38 3 15 4 0 16 0 410
2020 351 32 2 18 4 0 16 0 423
2021 317 29 2 16 2 0 12 0 378
2022 324 25 1 16 4 0 17 0 387
2023 335 27 1 19 5 0 16 0 403
2024 362 21 1 14 4 0 25 0 427

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 Grove-Sharon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 412 26.1 15.7 n/a
1991 395 24.2 16.3 20
1992 398 24.0 16.5 20.1
1993 390 24.0 16.3 23.8
1994 376 23.0 16.3 21.5
1995 398 24.0 16.6 29.1
1996 398 24.0 16.6 29.1
1997 408 24.0 17.0 34.6
1998 420 26.0 16.2 33.6
1999 451 28.5 15.8 45.9
2000 486 30.5 15.9 39.3
2001 511 29.0 17.6 40.5
2002 504 31.0 16.3 46.4
2003 504 31.0 16.3 46.4
2004 492 30.5 16.1 50
2005 456 30.0 15.2 46.6
2006 433 30.0 14.4 45.8
2007 423 40.0 10.6 40.4
2008 410 27.0 15.2 43.5
2009 424 27.0 15.7 46.2
2010 439 27.0 16.2 50.6
2011 448 26.0 17.2 56.9
2012 404 27.0 14.9 57.9
2013 412 26.0 15.8 63.6
2014 419 23.0 18.2 60.6
2015 393 25.0 15.7 56.5
2016 389 24.0 16.2 63
2017 413 27.0 15.2 65.9
2018 424 28.5 14.8 62.3
2019 410 28.0 14.6 57.1
2020 423 30.0 14.1 61.5
2021 378 28.0 13.5 64.6
2022 387 29.0 13.3 61.8
2023 403 30.0 13.4 71.7
2024 427 30.0 14.2 64.2

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 Grove-Sharon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 412 26.1 15.7 n/a
1991 395 24.2 16.3 20
1992 398 24.0 16.5 20.1
1993 390 24.0 16.3 23.8
1994 376 23.0 16.3 21.5
1995 398 24.0 16.6 29.1
1996 398 24.0 16.6 29.1
1997 408 24.0 17.0 34.6
1998 420 26.0 16.2 33.6
1999 451 28.5 15.8 45.9
2000 486 30.5 15.9 39.3
2001 511 29.0 17.6 40.5
2002 504 31.0 16.3 46.4
2003 504 31.0 16.3 46.4
2004 492 30.5 16.1 50
2005 456 30.0 15.2 46.6
2006 433 30.0 14.4 45.8
2007 423 40.0 10.6 40.4
2008 410 27.0 15.2 43.5
2009 424 27.0 15.7 46.2
2010 439 27.0 16.2 50.6
2011 448 26.0 17.2 56.9
2012 404 27.0 14.9 57.9
2013 412 26.0 15.8 63.6
2014 419 23.0 18.2 60.6
2015 393 25.0 15.7 56.5
2016 389 24.0 16.2 63
2017 413 27.0 15.2 65.9
2018 424 28.5 14.8 62.3
2019 410 28.0 14.6 57.1
2020 423 30.0 14.1 61.5
2021 378 28.0 13.5 64.6
2022 387 29.0 13.3 61.8
2023 403 30.0 13.4 71.7
2024 427 30.0 14.2 64.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $821 (8.6%) $432 (4.5%) $1,253 (13.1%) $7,287 (76.0%) $1,044 (10.9%) $8,330 (86.9%) $9,584
2020 $935 (9.5%) $408 (4.2%) $1,343 (13.7%) $7,384 (75.2%) $1,091 (11.1%) $8,475 (86.3%) $9,818
2021 $875 (8.7%) $510 (5.0%) $1,385 (13.7%) $7,598 (75.2%) $1,127 (11.1%) $8,725 (86.3%) $10,110
2022 $1,167 (9.9%) $613 (5.2%) $1,780 (15.1%) $8,990 (76.5%) $981 (8.3%) $9,971 (84.8%) $11,752
2023 $1,649 (12.6%) $873 (6.7%) $2,522 (19.3%) $9,483 (72.4%) $1,093 (8.3%) $10,576 (80.7%) $13,098

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 361st of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 515th of 644 Elementary schools
 23.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary)44.834.5
 10.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (York 01)37.539.8
 2.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary)63.834.5
 29.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (York 01)50.539.3
 11.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary)52.130.8
 21.3%
   4th Grade Science (York 01)55.444.1
 11.3%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary)40.630.7
 9.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (York 01)48.749.6
 0.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary)47.817.3
 30.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (York 01)54.538.9
 15.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary)26.127.1
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (York 01)30.739.9
 9.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary)43.511.9
 31.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (York 01)50.832.6
 18.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%
6th Grade Science (Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary)4532.7
 12.3%
   6th Grade Science (York 01)39.231.5
 7.7%
   6th Grade Science (South Carolina)47.143
 4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary)3049.1
 19.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (York 01)30.548.9
 18.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)41.153.4
 12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary)41.632.8
 8.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (York 01)41.639.1
 2.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)43.936.7
 7.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students410403
 1.7%
African American3827
 28.9%
American Indian45
 25%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic1519
 26.7%
Pacific Islander00
White334335
 0.3%
Two or More Races1616
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.1%71.7%
 14.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 427 students attended Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary.

Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary ranks 424th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary are 85% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American, 3% Hispanic.

Students who attend Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : York Middle
High : York Comprehensive High


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