- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mcdonough, GA
Hickory Flat Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hickory Flat Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130282001655
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hickory Flat Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools.
- #13 of 19
- public schools in Mcdonough · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hickory Flat Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hickory Flat Elementary School ranks #13 of 19 public schools in Mcdonough, GA.
School address
District: Henry County · Georgia
NCES ID 130282001655 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Hickory Flat Elementary School held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 130282001655 · Mcdonough, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
560 enr · 17:1 · 46.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High (1,821 students)
Hickory Flat Elementary School held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Hickory Flat Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dutchtown High
Dutchtown High
1,821 students
- Union Grove Hi
Union Grove High
1,622 students
- Ola High Schoo
Ola High School
1,586 students
- Eagle's Landin
Eagle's Landing High School
1,578 students
- Locust Grove H
Locust Grove High
1,572 students
- This school 560
Hickory Flat Elementary School
560 students
What this shows Hickory Flat Elementary School reports 560 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hickory Flat Elementary School compares
Hickory Flat Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▼ 24% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Georgia - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,373
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 5.2%
White 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Hickory Flat Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henry County reports $12,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hickory Flat Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle's Landing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hickory Flat Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~560 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hickory Flat Elementary School
How many students attend Hickory Flat Elementary School?
Hickory Flat Elementary School has 560 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mcdonough, GA. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 560 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickory Flat Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hickory Flat Elementary School is 17:1, which is 18% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hickory Flat Elementary School?
46.1% of students at Hickory Flat Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hickory Flat Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hickory Flat Elementary School is African American at 74.6% of enrollment, in Mcdonough, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hickory Flat Elementary School?
Hickory Flat Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Flat Elementary School rank among public schools in Mcdonough?
By Resource Investment Index, Hickory Flat Elementary School ranks #13 of 19 public schools in Mcdonough, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mcdonough on the city page.
What other schools are in Henry County?
Besides Hickory Flat Elementary School, Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students), Union Grove High (1,622 students), and Ola High School (1,586 students). See the Henry County district page for the complete list.