Hickory Elementary

585 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

585

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hickory Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	412
Hispanic	59
Black	49
Asian	13
Two or More	49
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
412 (70.4 %)
Hispanic
59 (10.1 %)
Black
49 (8.4 %)
Two or More
49 (8.4 %)
Asian
13 (2.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chesapeake City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)421-7080
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	81
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 18

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 89