- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Cloud, FL
Hickory Tree Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hickory Tree Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120147002448
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hickory Tree Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Saint Cloud · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hickory Tree Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hickory Tree Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Saint Cloud, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+189 students YoY
Hickory Tree Elementary School grew from 795 students in 2022-23 to 984 in 2023-24 (+23.8%).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+189 students YoY 120147002448 · Saint Cloud, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,078 enr · 21.1:1 · 40.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Tohopekaliga (2,929 students)
Hickory Tree Elementary School grew from 795 students in 2022-23 to 984 in 2023-24 (+23.8%). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Hickory Tree Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tohopekaliga
Tohopekaliga
2,929 students
- Celebration Hi
Celebration High School
2,681 students
- Harmony High S
Harmony High School
2,673 students
- St. Cloud High
St. Cloud High School
2,596 students
- Poinciana High
Poinciana High School
2,573 students
- This school 1,078
Hickory Tree Elementary School
1,078 students
What this shows Hickory Tree Elementary School reports 1,078 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hickory Tree Elementary School compares
Hickory Tree Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▼ 23% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,078 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,078
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in Florida - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,383
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 1078 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 49.0%
White 38.9%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Hickory Tree Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Osceola reports $10,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hickory Tree Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tohopekaliga | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Celebration High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harmony High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Cloud High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poinciana High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hickory Tree Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,681
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,673
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,596
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~1,078 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hickory Tree Elementary School
How many students attend Hickory Tree Elementary School?
Hickory Tree Elementary School has 1,078 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Cloud, FL. CCD year-over-year: 795 (2022-23) → 984 (2023-24), up 189.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickory Tree Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hickory Tree Elementary School is 21.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hickory Tree Elementary School?
40.3% of students at Hickory Tree Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hickory Tree Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hickory Tree Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment, in Saint Cloud, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hickory Tree Elementary School?
Hickory Tree Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Tree Elementary School rank among schools in Saint Cloud?
By Resource Investment Index, Hickory Tree Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Saint Cloud, 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 Cloud on the city page.
What other schools are in Osceola?
Besides Hickory Tree Elementary School, Osceola also operates Tohopekaliga (2,929 students), Celebration High School (2,681 students), and Harmony High School (2,673 students). See the Osceola district page for the complete list.