- Enrollment
- 3,523
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Avon, IN
Hickory Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hickory Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180027001675
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hickory Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in Avon · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hickory Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hickory Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Avon, IN.
School address
District: Avon Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180027001675 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Hickory Elementary School held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.1 → 42.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 180027001675 · Avon, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
589 enr · 14.7:1 · 40.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Avon High School (3,523 students)
Hickory Elementary School held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.1 → 42.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Hickory Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Avon High Scho
Avon High School
3,523 students
- Avon Middle Sc 929
Avon Middle School North
929 students
- Avon Intermedi 837
Avon Intermediate School East
837 students
- Avon Middle Sc 821
Avon Middle School South
821 students
- Maple Elementa 784
Maple Elementary School
784 students
- This school 589
Hickory Elementary School
589 students
What this shows Hickory Elementary School reports 589 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hickory Elementary School compares
Hickory 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▼ 19% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
589
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in Indiana - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,921
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 589 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.0%
African American 33.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Asian 10.4%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Hickory Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Avon Community School Corp reports $12,921 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hickory Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Avon Middle School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Avon Intermediate School East | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Avon Middle School South | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hickory Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Avon
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Avon Intermediate School East
Standard public school
837 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Maple Elementary School
Standard public school
784 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Avon Intermediate School West
Standard public school
755 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
River Birch Elementary School
Standard public school
694 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Cedar Elementary School
Standard public school
638 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Sycamore Elementary School
Standard public school
512 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~589 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hickory Elementary School
How many students attend Hickory Elementary School?
Hickory Elementary School has 589 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Avon, IN. CCD year-over-year: 566 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickory Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hickory Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% 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 Elementary School?
40.3% of students at Hickory Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hickory Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hickory Elementary School is White at 37.0% of enrollment, in Avon, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hickory Elementary School?
Hickory Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Avon?
By Resource Investment Index, Hickory Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Avon, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Avon on the city page.
What other schools are in Avon Community School Corp?
Besides Hickory Elementary School, Avon Community School Corp also operates Avon High School (3,523 students), Avon Middle School North (929 students), and Avon Intermediate School East (837 students). See the Avon Community School Corp district page for the complete list.