Hickman County Elementary School

Hickman County
416 McMorris St
Clinton, KY 42031
443 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Hickman County Elementary School, located in Clinton, Kentucky, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Hickman County School District. As a public institution, it is dedicated to providing a foundational learning environment for students in the region, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering social and emotional growth. The school plays a vital role in the small, tight-knit community of Clinton, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere where educators work to meet the diverse needs of their student population through structured classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Hickman County Elementary is characterized by its commitment to student success and community involvement. The school maintains a focus on preparing young learners for the transition to middle school by encouraging literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills. By fostering strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the surrounding Clinton community, the school aims to cultivate a safe and collaborative environment that promotes lifelong learning and encourages students to contribute positively to their local area.
443
Total Students
31.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
62.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    347 (78.3%)
  • Black
    43 (9.7%)
  • Two or More
    36 (8.1%)
  • Hispanic
    17 (3.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hickman County
Phone: (270)653-4067
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 276
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 70
Kindergarten 60
Grade 1 40
Grade 2 56
Grade 3 65
Grade 4 62
Grade 5 50
Grade 6 40
Gender Ratio