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#976 of 1,754 schools in IN
Hickory Center Elementary School
Elementary School · Northwest Allen County Schools
3606 Baird Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
About Hickory Center Elementary School
Hickory Center Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Wayne, IN, part of the Northwest Allen County Schools. The school serves approximately 443 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1/10, placing it in the 44.4th percentile among IN schools — an average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in school environment (7.4/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $86,583, where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a fringe rural setting.
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Hickory Center Elementary School — Students at Hickory Center Elementary School score 0% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
Equity & Diversity
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26.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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How Hickory Center Elementary School Compares
See how Hickory Center Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
3606 Baird Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.1 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 46818 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$86,583
Median Home Value
$221,000
Median Rent
$1,274/mo
Population
21,914
College Educated
30.5%
Homeownership
85.7%
Avg Commute
21.3 min
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Median Age
35.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hickory Center Elementary School
What grades does Hickory Center Elementary School serve?
Hickory Center Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Hickory Center Elementary School?
Hickory Center Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 443 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickory Center Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hickory Center Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hickory Center Elementary School rank in IN?
Hickory Center Elementary School is ranked #976 out of 1,754 schools in IN.
What is Hickory Center Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hickory Center Elementary School has a composite rating of 5.1 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Hickory Center Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hickory Center Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hickory Center Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hickory Center Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hickory Center Elementary School?
26.4% of students at Hickory Center Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 443
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 26.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Allen County
- Phone
- (260) 637-3758
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
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