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#971 of 1,823 schools in IN
Hickory Center Elementary School
Elementary School · Northwest Allen County Schools · Fort Wayne, IN
A Northwest Allen County Schools elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3606 Baird Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
- Math 49% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hickory Center Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 48% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hickory Center Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,551/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Wayne), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,583
Median home value
$221,000
Median rent
$1,274/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
85.7%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46818; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eel River Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 430 | Compare → |
| Aspen Meadow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 592 | Compare → |
| Washington Center Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| Huntertown Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 3.0 mi | 535 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Northwest Allen County Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #8 of 11
- District spending per student
- $10,914NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hickory Center Elementary School is listed in Northwest Allen County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hickory Center Elementary School
Hickory Center Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Wayne, IN, part of Northwest Allen County Schools, serving approximately 443 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #971 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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 ranks #971 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Hickory Center Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hickory Center Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hickory Center Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hickory Center Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 443
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Allen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.4%
- Phone
- (260) 637-3758
- Area population (ZIP 46818)
- 21,914
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46818; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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