- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Johns, FL
Hickory Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hickory Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120174005725
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hickory Creek Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Saint Johns · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 8.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hickory Creek Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hickory Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Saint Johns, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120174005725 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Hickory Creek Elementary School held near 805 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 120174005725 · Saint Johns, FL Other · MID · TRAD
669 enr · 12.9:1 · 8.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students)
Hickory Creek Elementary School held near 805 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Hickory Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tocoi Creek Hi
Tocoi Creek High School
2,616 students
- Creekside High
Creekside High School
2,479 students
- Beachside High
Beachside High School
2,214 students
- Allen D Nease
Allen D Nease Senior High School
2,177 students
- Bartram Trail
Bartram Trail High School
2,153 students
- This school 669
Hickory Creek Elementary School
669 students
What this shows Hickory Creek Elementary School reports 669 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hickory Creek Elementary School compares
Hickory Creek Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.7% | ▼ 83% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 669 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
669
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the Florida average of 52.0%
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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 15% in Florida - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,989
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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 669 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Hickory Creek Elementary School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Johns reports $9,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hickory Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tocoi Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beachside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allen D Nease Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartram Trail High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hickory Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,479
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 40.3:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 2,177
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,153
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~669 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hickory Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Hickory Creek Elementary School?
Hickory Creek Elementary School has 669 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Johns, FL. CCD year-over-year: 793 (2022-23) → 805 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickory Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hickory Creek Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 28% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 18% 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 Creek Elementary School?
8.7% of students at Hickory Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hickory Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hickory Creek Elementary School is White at 67.7% of enrollment, in Saint Johns, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hickory Creek Elementary School?
Hickory Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Hickory Creek Elementary School rank among schools in Saint Johns?
By Resource Investment Index, Hickory Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Saint Johns, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saint Johns on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Johns?
Besides Hickory Creek Elementary School, St. Johns also operates Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students), Creekside High School (2,479 students), and Beachside High School (2,214 students). See the St. Johns district page for the complete list.