Hickory Grove Elementary

www.cmsk12.org/hickorygroveES

643 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hickory Grove Elementary is a public school located on Pence Road in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving students as part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential skills for elementary-aged children. By leveraging the resources of the larger CMS district, the school aims to provide a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for middle school transitions and lifelong learning.

The school’s physical location serves a diverse community in the eastern portion of Charlotte, acting as a neighborhood hub for families in the area. Like many schools within the CMS system, Hickory Grove Elementary focuses on integrating technology into the classroom and maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the local community to support student achievement. Those looking for specific details regarding school hours, academic programs, or extracurricular offerings can find the most current information through the official CMS school website.

643

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hickory Grove Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	319
Black	230
Asian	45
Two or More	21
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
319 (49.6%)
Black
230 (35.8%)
Asian
45 (7.0%)
White
27 (4.2%)
Two or More
21 (3.3%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Phone:	(980)343-6464
Website:	http://www.cmsk12.org/hickorygroveES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	643
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	640
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 110

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 79