HICKORY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Hickory Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Chesapeake City Public Schools school district, located in Chesapeake, VA with about 461 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 28 teachers, Hickory Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Hickory Elementary School, located at 109 Benefit Road in Chesapeake, Virginia, is a key educational institution within the Chesapeake Public Schools district. Serving a community-focused area, the school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational academic experience for students in the primary grades. It operates with an emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment, where both academic rigor and social-emotional development are prioritized to ensure students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school.
The school is deeply integrated into the Hickory community, often benefiting from strong parental involvement and a collaborative atmosphere. By offering a diverse curriculum that includes core subjects, fine arts, and physical education, Hickory Elementary aims to cater to the needs of its diverse student body. With a focus on modern teaching strategies and the utilization of educational resources, the school strives to maintain high standards of excellence, helping students achieve success both inside and outside the classroom.
For more information, contact Hickory Elementary at (757) 421-7080 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-7080
HICKORY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Chesapeake, VA with about 461 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chesapeake City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 461
- Teachers:
- 28.82
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 461 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HICKORY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 81.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.6%
- Two or more races
- 7.2%
- Black or African American
- 3.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.