The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (12-13)
173 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75-79%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(12-13)n/a
1%
Asian
(12-13)1%
2%
Hispanic
(12-13)8%
4%
Black
(12-13)29%
44%
White
(12-13)61%
48%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)1%
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
75%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
How many students attend Hico Elementary School?
173 students attend Hico Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Hico Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What school district is Hico Elementary School part of?
Hico Elementary School is part of Lincoln Parish School District.
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