Serving 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hickman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Hickman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
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Hickman Elementary School's student population of 438 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
438 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
Hickman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hickman Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1259 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
26%
14%
Black
31%
21%
White
32%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Hickman Elementary School is ranked #1259 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Hickman Elementary School often compared to?
Hickman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stanford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Hickman Elementary School?
438 students attend Hickman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Hickman Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hickman Elementary School?
Hickman Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hickman Elementary School offer ?
Hickman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hickman Elementary School part of?
Hickman Elementary School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Hickman Elementary School located?
Hickman Elementary School is located in the Donelson neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 6 other public schools located in Donelson.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 11/2/2018I am impressed with the open, warm, and positive school climate. All staff members address parents and guests with a friendly smile and warm greeting. Numerous staff members have been hired to address all special needs students and different cultural groups who need English language instruction. Students seem to appear happy to be at Hickman School.Review Hickman Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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I am impressed with the open, warm, and positive school climate. All staff members address parents and guests with a friendly smile and warm greeting. Numerous staff members have been hired to address all special needs students and different cultural groups who need English language instruction. Students seem to appear happy to be at Hickman School.
Review Hickman Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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