Hickory Elementary School

589 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Hickory Elementary School, located at 907 S Avon Avenue in Avon, Indiana, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Avon Community School Corporation. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. It caters to a diverse student body, focusing on foundational learning, social-emotional development, and preparing children for their future educational journeys through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes both core subjects and extracurricular engagement.

Beyond its academic offerings, Hickory Elementary is recognized for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school prioritizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Avon community to ensure that students receive a well-rounded educational experience. With a dedicated staff and a focus on cultivating a positive, inclusive school culture, Hickory Elementary remains a key pillar in the local district, striving to help every student reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing setting.

589

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hickory Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	218
Hispanic	72
Black	199
Asian	61
Two or More	38
American Indian	1

White
218 (37.0%)
Black
199 (33.8%)
Hispanic
72 (12.2%)
Asian
61 (10.4%)
Two or More
38 (6.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Avon Community School Corp
Phone:	(317)544-6300
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	283
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 125

Grade 2 127

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 120