Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hickey Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hickey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hickey Elementary School's student population of 307 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Hickey Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hickey Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2065 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
98%
15%
White
1%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hickey Elementary School's ranking?
Hickey Elementary School is ranked #2065 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Hickey Elementary School often compared to?
Hickey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ashland Elem. And Br. by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Hickey Elementary School?
307 students attend Hickey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Hickey Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hickey Elementary School?
Hickey Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hickey Elementary School offer ?
Hickey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hickey Elementary School part of?
Hickey Elementary School is part of St. Louis City School District.
In what neighborhood is Hickey Elementary School located?
Hickey Elementary School is located in the Greater Ville neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO.
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