Enrollment
443
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clinton, KY
Hickman County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hickman County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210279000593
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hickman County Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 57.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 443
- students enrolled
Hickman County Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hickman County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210279000593 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.0%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hickman County Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hickman County Elementary School
Hickman County Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Clinton, Kentucky, enrolling 443 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.0% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 443 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 506 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 222 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 22.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Clinton's public schools, it stands alongside Hickman County High School (316 students): Hickman County Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.8:1 vs 13.2:1).
Its district, Hickman County, also runs Hickman County High School (316 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hickman County Elementary School compares
Hickman County Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.0% | ▼ 4% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 33% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,158
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 78.3%
African American 9.7%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Hickman County Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hickman County, which includes Hickman County Elementary School.
$14,158
Per student
+7%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.7%
State 49.8%
Federal 22.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hickman County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickman County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hickman County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Clinton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~443 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hickman County Elementary School
How many students attend Hickman County Elementary School?
Hickman County Elementary School has 443 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clinton, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickman County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hickman County Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 9% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hickman County Elementary School?
57.0% of students at Hickman County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hickman County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hickman County Elementary School is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Clinton, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hickman County Elementary School?
Hickman County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Hickman County Elementary School a good school?
Hickman County Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hickman County?
Besides Hickman County Elementary School, Hickman County also operates Hickman County High School (316 students). See the Hickman County district page for the complete list.
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