- Enrollment
- 2,038
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Papillion, NE
Hickory Hill Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Hickory Hill Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317527001901
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hickory Hill Elementary Sch earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #4 of 13
- schools in Papillion · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 14.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hickory Hill Elementary Sch has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hickory Hill Elementary Sch ranks #4 of 13 schools in Papillion, NE.
School address
District: Papillion La Vista Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317527001901 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Hickory Hill Elementary Sch shrank from 393 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 317527001901 · Papillion, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 13.4:1 · 14.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Papillion La Vista South Hs (2,038 students)
Hickory Hill Elementary Sch shrank from 393 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Hickory Hill Elementary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Papillion La V
Papillion La Vista South Hs
2,038 students
- Papillion La V
Papillion La Vista Senior High
1,867 students
- La Vista Middl 719
La Vista Middle School
719 students
- Papillion Midd 635
Papillion Middle School
635 students
- Liberty Middle 522
Liberty Middle School
522 students
- This school 362
Hickory Hill Elementary Sch
362 students
What this shows Hickory Hill Elementary Sch reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hickory Hill Elementary Sch compares
Hickory Hill Elementary Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.8% | ▼ 52% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,422
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
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 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 5.0%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Hickory Hill Elementary Sch is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Papillion La Vista Community Schools reports $12,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hickory Hill Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papillion La Vista South Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Papillion La Vista Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Vista Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Papillion Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hickory Hill Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hickory Hill Elementary Sch
How many students attend Hickory Hill Elementary Sch?
Hickory Hill Elementary Sch has 362 students enrolled. It is a public school in Papillion, NE. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickory Hill Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Hickory Hill Elementary Sch is 13.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 15% 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 Hill Elementary Sch?
14.8% of students at Hickory Hill Elementary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hickory Hill Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Hickory Hill Elementary Sch is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Papillion, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hickory Hill Elementary Sch?
Hickory Hill Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Hill Elementary Sch rank among schools in Papillion?
By Resource Investment Index, Hickory Hill Elementary Sch ranks #4 of 13 schools in Papillion, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Papillion on the city page.
What other schools are in Papillion La Vista Community Schools?
Besides Hickory Hill Elementary Sch, Papillion La Vista Community Schools also operates Papillion La Vista South Hs (2,038 students), Papillion La Vista Senior High (1,867 students), and La Vista Middle School (719 students). See the Papillion La Vista Community Schools district page for the complete list.