Hickman Elementary

112 Stewarts Ferry PIKE
Nashville, TN 37214

schools.mnps.org/hickman-elementary-school

438 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hickman Elementary School is a public school located in the Donelson area of Nashville, Tennessee, serving students as part of the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district. Committed to the district’s mission of academic excellence, the school provides a foundational education for elementary-aged children with a focus on literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while fostering a supportive classroom environment that encourages student engagement and community involvement.

In addition to its core academic offerings, Hickman Elementary emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded educational experience. The school works closely with families and the local community to provide resources and programs that support student success both inside and outside the classroom. By leveraging the tools and initiatives provided by the MNPS district, Hickman strives to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to middle school, ensuring they have the essential skills and confidence needed for future academic achievement.

438

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hickman Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	115
Black	134
Asian	9
Two or More	36
Pacific Islander	2

White
142 (32.4 %)
Black
134 (30.6 %)
Hispanic
115 (26.3 %)
Two or More
36 (8.2 %)
Asian
9 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Davidson County
Phone:	(615)884-4020
Website:	http://schools.mnps.org/hickman-elementary-school
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 43

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 77