HICKORY HILLS ELEM.

4650 E. STATE HWY YY
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802

hickoryhills.spsk12.org

353 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hickory Hills Elementary School is a public school located in Springfield, Missouri, serving as part of the Springfield Public Schools district. Situated on State Highway YY, the school functions as a foundational academic institution for the local community, emphasizing core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged students. As part of a large urban district, the school benefits from the broader resources, extracurricular programs, and administrative support systems provided by Springfield Public Schools.

Beyond its academic instruction, Hickory Hills Elementary is integrated into the surrounding residential area, often serving as a central hub for student growth and community engagement. The school’s official website acts as a primary portal for parents and families to access district information, school calendars, and classroom resources. By maintaining a focus on foundational skills and student development, the school strives to prepare its young learners for their eventual transition into the district’s middle and high school programs.

353

Total Students

22.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HICKORY HILLS ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	303
Hispanic	18
Black	8
Asian	13
Two or More	6
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
303 (85.8 %)
Hispanic
18 (5.1 %)
Asian
13 (3.7 %)
Black
8 (2.3 %)
Two or More
6 (1.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)

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:	SPRINGFIELD R-XII
Phone:	(417)523-7100
Website:	http://hickoryhills.spsk12.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HICKORY HILLS ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	56
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	63

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HICKORY HILLS ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	182	51.6%
Male	171	48.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)