HICKORY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

235 HICKORY CREEK TRL
SAINT JOHNS, FL 32259

www-hce.stjohns.k12.fl.us/

793 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hickory Creek Elementary School, located in Saint Johns, Florida, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the St. Johns County School District. Situated in an area known for its strong emphasis on education and community growth, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic excellence, character development, and a passion for lifelong learning. It is widely recognized for its consistent high performance and strong parental involvement, which are hallmarks of the surrounding school district.

The school’s mission centers on providing a comprehensive educational experience that addresses the individual needs of every student. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with diverse extracurricular opportunities, Hickory Creek Elementary aims to develop well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, modern resources, and a focus on building a safe and inclusive school culture, the institution maintains a reputation as a cornerstone of the local Saint Johns community.

793

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HICKORY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	559
Hispanic	95
Black	34
Asian	45
Two or More	57
American Indian	3

White
559 (70.5 %)
Hispanic
95 (12.0 %)
Two or More
57 (7.2 %)
Asian
45 (5.7 %)
Black
34 (4.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ST. JOHNS
Phone:	(904)547-7450
Website:	http://www-hce.stjohns.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	793
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	82
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 23

Kindergarten 119

Grade 1 129

Grade 2 134

Grade 3 125

Grade 4 122

Grade 5 141