- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Hickman County Elementary School held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 210279000593 · Clinton, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 13.8:1 · 57.0% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Hickman County High School (316 students)
Hickman County Elementary School held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
How Hickman County Elementary School compares
Hickman County Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,483
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Hickman County reports $14,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar other schools in Clinton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~443 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.