C
Below Average
55/100

Hickory Center Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 3606 Baird Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.4 grade levels above the U.S. average · 68th percentile in Indiana
Growth
D
Students gain 0.76 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 14th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Indiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

55
Repit Score
out of 100
443
Students
enrolled
13.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%68/1000.4 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%14/100Students gain 0.76 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.79 in 2009–19; 16th percentile in Indiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 16% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Indiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −10 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Indiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency49% (+2 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency52% (+7 pts vs. state avg 45%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Indiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White52%52%reading -2 pts, math -10 pts39th percentile (list)
Multiracial50%50%reading +10 pts, math +3 pts70th percentile (list)
Low-income45%45%reading +10 pts, math +2 pts59th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3606 Baird Rd
City Fort Wayne
ZIP Code 46818
District 1808250
NCES School ID 180825000937
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 46818

Understanding the community around Hickory Center Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $80,874
Per Capita Income $35,134
Poverty Rate 5.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 37.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.2%
High School or Higher 90.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $200,600
Median Rent $1,165
Owner-Occupied 85.6%
Renter-Occupied 14.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Hickory Center Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 75.9%
Hispanic/Latino 6.8%
Asian 7.7%
Two or More Races 5.2%
Black 3.8%
American Indian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 443
Teachers (FTE) 32.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Hickory Center Elementary School?
Hickory Center Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 55 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Hickory Center Elementary School?
Hickory Center Elementary School has 443 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1.
What grades does Hickory Center Elementary School serve?
Hickory Center Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Hickory Center Elementary School receive per student?
Hickory Center Elementary School receives $13,212 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Hickory Center Elementary School in 46818 ▼
Avg Home Value
$313,471
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,945
1-Year Change
+5.5%
% Renters
14.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026