HICKMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hickman Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the San Diego Unified school district, located in San Diego, CA with about 431 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, Hickman Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hickman Elementary, located in the Mira Mesa community of San Diego, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the San Diego Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment, emphasizing both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its students. With a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school focuses on building strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science while encouraging students to become critical thinkers and responsible community members.

Beyond the classroom, Hickman Elementary fosters a strong sense of community through active parent involvement and a variety of enrichment opportunities. The school prides itself on its dedicated staff who work to provide personalized instruction, ensuring that diverse learning needs are met within a safe and nurturing campus culture. By balancing academic excellence with programs that promote character building, Hickman strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, maintaining its role as a central pillar of the surrounding neighborhood.

For more information, contact Hickman Elementary at (858) 271-5210 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.