Serving 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hickory Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hickory Hill Elementary School's student population of 362 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
362 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1985
School Rankings
Hickory Hill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hickory Hill Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#498 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
12%
23%
Black
5%
7%
White
72%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Papillion La Vista Community Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Huskies
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hickory Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Hickory Hill Elementary School is ranked #498 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Hickory Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Hickory Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tara Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Hickory Hill Elementary School?
362 students attend Hickory Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Hickory Hill Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hickory Hill Elementary School?
Hickory Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hickory Hill Elementary School offer ?
Hickory Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hickory Hill Elementary School part of?
Hickory Hill Elementary School is part of Papillion La Vista Community Schools.
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