Hixson Elementary

hes.hcde.org/

402 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hixson Elementary School, located at 5950 Winding Lane in Hixson, Tennessee, is a public elementary school serving students in the Hamilton County School District. Situated in a suburban residential area, the school serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community, focusing on academic development, social growth, and the cultivation of fundamental skills for students in the primary grade levels.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student achievement and character building. As part of the Hamilton County system, Hixson Elementary adheres to state-mandated curriculum standards while often participating in district-wide initiatives designed to improve literacy, numeracy, and overall student well-being. By maintaining close ties with the surrounding Hixson neighborhood, the school strives to provide a stable, collaborative atmosphere where students can prepare for their transition to middle school.

402

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hixson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	130
Black	62
Asian	7
Two or More	39

White
164 (40.8 %)
Hispanic
130 (32.3 %)
Black
62 (15.4 %)
Two or More
39 (9.7 %)
Asian
7 (1.7 %)

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:	Yes
District:	Hamilton County
Phone:	(423)870-0621
Website:	http://hes.hcde.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 8

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hixson Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	8
Kindergarten	57
Grade 1	64
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	77

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hixson Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	195	48.5%
Male	207	51.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)