- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Louis, MO
Hickey Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Hickey Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292928000444
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hickey Elem. earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Missouri schools.
- #20 of 65
- schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hickey Elem. has class sizes larger than 74% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hickey Elem. ranks #20 of 65 schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: St. Louis City · Missouri
NCES ID 292928000444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Hickey Elem. grew from 273 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (+12.5%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 292928000444 · St Louis, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 14.4:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway High (860 students)
Hickey Elem. grew from 273 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (+12.5%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Hickey Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gateway High
Gateway High
860 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High
734 students
- Vashon High
Vashon High
621 students
- Mckinley Class
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.
610 students
- Stix Early Chi
Stix Early Childhood Ctr.
472 students
- This school 273
Hickey Elem.
273 students
What this shows Hickey Elem. reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hickey Elem. compares
Hickey Elem. is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 74% in Missouri - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,979
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 96.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
White 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 96.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.5, Hickey Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for St. Louis City reports $22,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hickey Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vashon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stix Early Childhood Ctr. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hickey Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~273 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hickey Elem.
How many students attend Hickey Elem.?
Hickey Elem. has 273 students enrolled. It is a public school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickey Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Hickey Elem. is 14.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hickey Elem.?
98.9% of students at Hickey Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hickey Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Hickey Elem. is African American at 96.7% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hickey Elem.?
Hickey Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hickey Elem. rank among schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Hickey Elem. ranks #20 of 65 schools in St Louis, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in St Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Louis City?
Besides Hickey Elem., St. Louis City also operates Gateway High (860 students), Roosevelt High (734 students), and Vashon High (621 students). See the St. Louis City district page for the complete list.