- Enrollment
- 2,623
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Wayne, IN
Hickory Center Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hickory Center Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180825000937
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hickory Center Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #4 of 32
- schools in Fort Wayne · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hickory Center Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hickory Center Elementary School ranks #4 of 32 schools in Fort Wayne, IN.
School address
District: Northwest Allen County Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180825000937 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Hickory Center Elementary School held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 180825000937 · Fort Wayne, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 14.6:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Carroll High School (2,623 students)
Hickory Center Elementary School held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Hickory Center Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carroll High S
Carroll High School
2,623 students
- Maple Creek Mi 1,024
Maple Creek Middle School
1,024 students
- Carroll Middle 1,004
Carroll Middle School
1,004 students
- Aspen Meadow E 600
Aspen Meadow Elementary School
600 students
- Huntertown Ele 563
Huntertown Elementary School
563 students
- This school 453
Hickory Center Elementary School
453 students
What this shows Hickory Center Elementary School reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hickory Center Elementary School compares
Hickory Center Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 55% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Indiana - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,914
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Asian 7.1%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Hickory Center Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwest Allen County Schools reports $10,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hickory Center Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carroll Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aspen Meadow Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntertown Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hickory Center Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Fort Wayne
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Southwick Elementary School
Standard public school
724 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Harrison Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
612 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
J Wilbur Haley Elementary School
Standard public school
583 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Forest Park Elementary School
Standard public school
558 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Washington Center Elementary Sch
Standard public school
553 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Northcrest Elementary School
Standard public school
536 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hickory Center Elementary School
How many students attend Hickory Center Elementary School?
Hickory Center Elementary School has 453 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Wayne, IN. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickory Center Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hickory Center Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 7% 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 Hickory Center Elementary School?
22.5% of students at Hickory Center Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hickory Center Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hickory Center Elementary School is White at 73.5% of enrollment, in Fort Wayne, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hickory Center Elementary School?
Hickory Center Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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).
How does Hickory Center Elementary School rank among schools in Fort Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Hickory Center Elementary School ranks #4 of 32 schools in Fort Wayne, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Wayne on the city page.
What other schools are in Northwest Allen County Schools?
Besides Hickory Center Elementary School, Northwest Allen County Schools also operates Carroll High School (2,623 students), Maple Creek Middle School (1,024 students), and Carroll Middle School (1,004 students). See the Northwest Allen County Schools district page for the complete list.