Is Hico Elementary a good school?

Hico Elementary ranks 2752 nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hico Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 314 students attended Hico Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Hico Elementary?

Students at Hico Elementary are 76% White, 21% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Hico Elementary attend?

Students who attend Hico Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Hico High School

Hico Elementary

Summary:

Hico Elementary is a public elementary school in Hico, Texas, serving 333 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Hico Independent School District, which is ranked 354 out of 968 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hico Elementary has a predominantly white student population, with 75.98% of students identifying as white, which is significantly higher than the state average and the nearby schools, such as Hook Elementary in the Stephenville Independent School District. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with some strong results in 4th-grade reading and 5th-grade science, but struggles in 3rd-grade math and 5th-grade math. Notably, male students have consistently outperformed female students, and Hispanic students have generally performed better than their white counterparts.

Hico Elementary faces some challenges, including a declining statewide ranking and a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 52.85% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. These factors may be contributing to the school's academic struggles, which are evident when compared to the nearby schools in the Stephenville Independent School District and the Dublin Independent School District. Addressing the needs of students from disadvantaged backgrounds and implementing targeted interventions could be key to improving Hico Elementary's performance and supporting student success.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

9th And Cherry St
Hico, TX 76457-0218

(254) 796-2183

District: Hico Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2752^nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,034

Students who attend Hico Elementary usually attend:

High:

Hico High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 314

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.1%

Hispanic:

20.7%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hico Elementary ranks worse than 58.9% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.01. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.1%), Hispanic (20.7%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hico Elementary is 13.7. (See more...)

Compare Hico Elementary employs 22.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hico Elementary is $11,034.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hico Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hico Elementary 2752^nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Hico Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Hico Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Hico Independent School District (Isd) 354^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hico Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hico Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	44.29	2295^th	3465	33.8%
2005	44.15	2297^th	3475	33.9%
2006	69.98	1021^st	3476	70.6%
2007	74.82	760^th	3724	79.6%
2008	56.96	1830^th	3768	51.4%
2009	49.15	2292^nd	3884	41.0%
2010	50.78	2300^th	3937	41.6%
2011	54.45	2171^st	4095	47.0%
2012	81.98	560^th	4206	86.7%
2013	70.81	1138^th	4221	73.0%
2014	67.58	1332^nd	4260	68.7%
2015	76.26	942^nd	4320	78.2%
2016	80.82	701^st	4286	83.6%
2017	65.61	1221^st	4329	71.8%
2018	71.26	974^th	4359	77.7%
2019	76.88	813^th	4479	81.8%
2021	65.41	1324^th	4578	71.1%
2022	55.43	1845^th	4581	59.7%
2023	63.98	1425^th	4647	69.3%
2024	41.01	2752^nd	4675	41.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hico Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	72.09	577^th	3226	82.1%
2021	64.71	810^th	3446	76.5%
2023	14.45	3392^nd	3556	4.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hico Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	63.78	783^rd	3684	78.7%
2023	82.24	347^th	4086	91.5%
2024	67.30	909^th	4261	78.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hico Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	58.71	1450^th	4264	66.0%
2019	73.75	643^rd	4309	85.1%
2021	66.02	1071^st	4451	75.9%
2022	56.03	1740^th	4477	61.1%
2023	47.52	2339^th	4521	48.3%
2024	30.08	3558^th	4560	22.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Hico Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	65.25	1231^st	4306	71.4%
2019	67.81	1116^th	4348	74.3%
2021	46.12	2239^th	4499	50.2%
2022	40.74	2724^th	4561	40.3%
2023	49.48	2188^th	4588	52.3%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Hico Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	65.75	998^th	4240	76.5%
2019	82.87	338^th	4295	92.1%
2021	82.85	302^nd	4331	93.0%
2022	31.12	3446^th	4461	22.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Hico Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	74.69	827^th	4319	80.9%
2019	80.78	616^th	4357	85.9%
2021	79.52	708^th	4498	84.3%
2022	64.22	1365^th	4563	70.1%
2023	69.79	1133^rd	4585	75.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hico Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	62.72	1236^th	4168	70.3%
2019	78.88	500^th	4188	88.1%
2021	70.98	852^nd	4329	80.3%
2022	68.54	992^nd	4376	77.3%
2023	41.03	2696^th	4401	38.7%
2024	32.28	3270^th	4431	26.2%

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Rank History for White students at Hico Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	56.46	1288^th	3127	58.8%
2019	56.47	1310^th	3142	58.3%
2021	43.79	1778^th	3082	42.3%
2022	35.48	2211^th	3082	28.3%
2023	46.30	1766^th	3106	43.1%
2024	26.72	2517^th	3078	18.2%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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: Texas Education Agency

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Tuesday, December 27, 2016

When I went to this school, everyone was nice to me.
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Enrollment information for Hico Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1992	269	0	0	40	0	n/a	n/a	309
1993	292	0	0	52	0	n/a	n/a	344
1994	267	1	0	65	0	n/a	n/a	333
1995	270	0	0	64	0	n/a	n/a	334
1996	270	0	0	64	0	n/a	n/a	334
1997	265	0	0	75	0	n/a	n/a	340
1998	256	0	0	63	0	n/a	n/a	319
1999	240	0	0	62	1	n/a	n/a	303
2000	241	0	0	75	2	n/a	n/a	318
2001	231	0	0	79	3	n/a	n/a	313
2002	244	0	0	63	3	n/a	n/a	310
2003	244	0	0	63	3	n/a	n/a	310
2004	253	1	0	61	2	n/a	n/a	317
2005	235	0	0	48	3	n/a	n/a	286
2006	231	0	1	52	1	n/a	n/a	285
2007	242	1	0	56	0	n/a	n/a	299
2008	248	1	0	67	0	n/a	n/a	316
2009	254	1	1	70	0	n/a	n/a	326
2010	235	0	2	71	0	n/a	n/a	308
2011	190	0	2	84	0	0	1	277
2012	181	0	2	75	0	0	1	259
2013	182	2	2	68	0	0	1	255
2014	224	2	0	83	0	0	1	310
2015	232	1	0	81	0	0	1	315
2016	209	2	1	68	0	0	1	281
2017	232	3	2	66	0	0	2	305
2018	242	3	0	58	0	0	2	305
2019	250	5	0	56	0	0	4	315
2020	232	4	0	57	0	0	3	296
2021	230	3	0	60	2	0	5	300
2022	230	4	0	66	1	0	9	310
2023	253	1	0	70	2	0	7	333
2024	239	3	0	65	1	0	6	314

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 Hico Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	309	19.3	16.0	40.5
1993	344	19.0	18.1	57.6
1994	333	23.4	14.2	56.2
1995	334	22.3	15.0	34.7
1996	334	22.3	15.0	34.7
1997	340	24.2	14.0	42.6
1998	319	24.5	13.0	38.2
1999	303	20.6	14.7	57.8
2000	318	20.5	15.5	62.9
2001	313	22.1	14.2	59.7
2002	310	21.0	14.8	51
2003	310	21.0	14.8	51
2004	317	20.9	15.2	46.4
2005	286	21.3	13.4	42.3
2006	285	22.0	13.0	41.4
2007	299	23.1	12.9	35.8
2008	316	25.1	12.6	44
2009	326	27.4	11.9	33.4
2010	308	26.5	11.6	32.5
2011	277	23.0	12.0	24.9
2012	259	21.8	11.8	23.2
2013	255	21.9	11.6	62.4
2014	310	24.3	12.7	62.3
2015	315	25.0	12.6	61.9
2016	281	22.0	12.7	61.6
2017	305	22.8	13.3	59
2018	305	23.0	13.2	54.4
2019	315	23.7	13.2	48.9
2020	296	23.5	12.5	52.4
2021	300	23.3	12.8	56.7
2022	310	25.4	12.1	54.8
2023	333	25.9	12.8	52.9
2024	314	22.8	13.7	51.3

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 Hico Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	309	19.3	16.0	40.5
1993	344	19.0	18.1	57.6
1994	333	23.4	14.2	56.2
1995	334	22.3	15.0	34.7
1996	334	22.3	15.0	34.7
1997	340	24.2	14.0	42.6
1998	319	24.5	13.0	38.2
1999	303	20.6	14.7	57.8
2000	318	20.5	15.5	62.9
2001	313	22.1	14.2	59.7
2002	310	21.0	14.8	51
2003	310	21.0	14.8	51
2004	317	20.9	15.2	46.4
2005	286	21.3	13.4	42.3
2006	285	22.0	13.0	41.4
2007	299	23.1	12.9	35.8
2008	316	25.1	12.6	44
2009	326	27.4	11.9	33.4
2010	308	26.5	11.6	32.5
2011	277	23.0	12.0	24.9
2012	259	21.8	11.8	23.2
2013	255	21.9	11.6	62.4
2014	310	24.3	12.7	62.3
2015	315	25.0	12.6	61.9
2016	281	22.0	12.7	61.6
2017	305	22.8	13.3	59
2018	305	23.0	13.2	54.4
2019	315	23.7	13.2	48.9
2020	296	23.5	12.5	52.4
2021	300	23.3	12.8	56.7
2022	310	25.4	12.1	54.8
2023	333	25.9	12.8	52.9
2024	314	22.8	13.7	51.3

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 Hico Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$946 (10.3%)	$8,202 (89.7%)	$9,147
2020	$943 (9.9%)	$8,543 (90.1%)	$9,486
2021	$1,409 (12.8%)	$9,625 (87.2%)	$11,034

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hico Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 813^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 1425^th of 4647 Elementary schools	12.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Hico Elementary)	53	59	6%
3rd Grade Reading (Hico Independent School District (Isd))	53	59	6%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hico Elementary)	60	47	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hico Independent School District (Isd))	60	47	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Hico Elementary)	62	49	13%
4th Grade Reading (Hico Independent School District (Isd))	62	49	13%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hico Elementary)	44	46	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hico Independent School District (Isd))	44	46	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Hico Elementary)	57	60	3%
5th Grade Reading (Hico Independent School District (Isd))	57	60	3%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hico Elementary)	74	63	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hico Independent School District (Isd))	74	63	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Hico Elementary)	62	34	28%
5th Grade Science (Hico Independent School District (Isd))	62	34	28%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	315	333	5.7%
African American	5	1	80%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	56	70	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	250	253	1.2%
Two or More Races	4	7	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.9%	52.9%	4%

Schools Near Hico Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)		STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)	STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)						STAAR Mathematics (2024)						STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hico Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9th And Cherry St	Hico	76457	Hamilton County	Hico Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 796-2183	314	23	13.7	51.3%	239 (76.1%)	3 (1.0%)	65 (20.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	41	2752^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	41.1%		64	1425^th of 4647 public elementary schools	69.3%	1327					37.9	53.9	42.5				32.8	30.8	35.0				35.0			$11,034	$1,409	$9,625
Three Way Pk-8	Public	PK, KG-8	247 Cr 207	Stephenville	76401	Erath County	Three Way Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(254) 965-6496	162	10	15.5	66.0%	78 (48.1%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (46.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.9%)	22.4	3903^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	16.5%					(n/a)				33.3	50.0	21.1	33.3	55.6	40.0	52.6	31.3	21.1	11.1	11.1	26.7	7.7	11.1	21.1	5.6
Central Elementary	Public	PK-K	780 W Washington	Stephenville	76401	Erath County	Stephenville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 965-3716	442	29	15.4	64.7%	203 (45.9%)	13 (2.9%)	198 (44.8%)	7 (1.6%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (4.1%)								(n/a)																				$9,774	$1,632	$8,142
Hook Elementary	Public	3-4	1067 W Jones	Stephenville	76401	Erath County	Stephenville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 968-3213	552	43	12.9	52.0%	308 (55.8%)	5 (0.9%)	207 (37.5%)	9 (1.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.6%)	83.6	628^th of 4675 public elementary schools	86.6%		85.7	542^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	88.3%	86	16.7	53.3	0.0		59.6	61.6					58.7	70.9								$9,396	$1,871	$7,525
Dublin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	701 N Thomas	Dublin	76446	Erath County	Dublin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 445-2577	415	28	14.9	78.3%	155 (37.3%)	5 (1.2%)	246 (59.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)								(n/a)					49.3						42.7									$11,217	$1,692	$9,525
Chamberlin Elementary	Public	1-2	1601 W Frey	Stephenville	76401	Erath County	Stephenville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 968-2311	488	35	14.0	58.2%	243 (49.8%)	8 (1.6%)	208 (42.6%)	6 (1.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.3%)								(n/a)																				$6,032	$1,613	$4,419

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