HICKORY HILL ELEMENTARY SCH

393 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Hickory Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Papillion, Nebraska, serving students within the Papillion-La Vista Community School District. Situated in a suburban residential area, the school is known for fostering a supportive and community-focused learning environment. As part of a highly-regarded school district, Hickory Hill emphasizes academic excellence while prioritizing the social-emotional development of its students, often utilizing modern instructional practices to prepare children for their transition into middle school.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative culture, where educators, parents, and community members work together to enhance the student experience. Beyond the standard curriculum, Hickory Hill typically offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities and school-wide initiatives designed to keep students engaged and connected. With its focus on inclusivity and student-centered learning, the school remains a staple of the Papillion community, dedicated to providing a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

393

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HICKORY HILL ELEMENTARY SCH
Demographic	Student Count
White	301
Hispanic	36
Black	17
Asian	9
Two or More	30

White
301 (76.6 %)
Hispanic
36 (9.2 %)
Two or More
30 (7.6 %)
Black
17 (4.3 %)
Asian
9 (2.3 %)

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:	PAPILLION LA VISTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)898-0469
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	80
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 11

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 63

Grade 6 68