Hickory Ridge Elementary School in Hickory Ridge, AR, serves 80 students from kindergarten through 6th grade with a student鈥搕eacher ratio currently unreported, maintaining an enrollment stable at 80 for several recent years.
Math proficiency is 40%, which is approximately equal to the state average of 39% but below the district average of 47%, showing a decline from 50% proficiency in 2018.
Reading proficiency stands at 35%, which is lower than both the state average of 40% and the district average of 50%, reflecting a decrease from higher proficiency rates in earlier years.
Science proficiency is 25%, below the state average of 36% and the district average of 44%, with a declining trend from 30% proficiency in 2021.
Enrollment demographics show 95% of students are White (not Hispanic), with Hispanic and Black students each comprising about 2.5%, while 58% of students qualify for free lunch and 20% for reduced鈥損rice lunch, indicating a stable high level of socioeconomic need over recent years.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
80 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
8 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
2%
19%
White
95%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Cross County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hickory Ridge Elementary School?
80 students attend Hickory Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Hickory Ridge Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Hickory Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Hickory Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Hickory Ridge Elementary School part of?
Hickory Ridge Elementary School is part of Cross County School District.
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