Hickory Center Elementary School

462 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hickory Center Elementary School is a public school located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, serving as part of the Northwest Allen County Schools (NACS) district. The school provides a K-5 educational experience, focusing on building a strong foundation in core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. It is known for maintaining a community-oriented atmosphere that prioritizes student growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment for young learners.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its integration of modern instructional practices. Beyond the traditional curriculum, Hickory Center often engages students through various extracurricular opportunities and school-wide initiatives designed to foster creativity, character development, and civic responsibility. By leveraging its place within the highly rated NACS district, the school benefits from dedicated staff, active parent involvement, and resources aimed at preparing students for a successful transition to middle school.

462

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hickory Center Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	358
Hispanic	28
Black	13
Asian	34
Two or More	27
American Indian	2

White
358 (77.5 %)
Asian
34 (7.4 %)
Hispanic
28 (6.1 %)
Two or More
27 (5.8 %)
Black
13 (2.8 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Northwest Allen County Schools
Phone:	(260)637-3758
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 14

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 76