Hickory Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bel Air, Maryland 21014 · Harford County Public Schools
#181 of 879 elementary schools in Maryland
#12661 of 50,301 nationally
About Hickory Elementary
Hickory Elementary is a public elementary located in Bel Air, in the Harford County Public Schools school district of Maryland, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 635 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 181st of 879 ranked elementary schools in Maryland. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 635.
There are 14 schools in Bel Air; Hickory Elementary ranks 13th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)58%
- Reading proficiency (30%)59%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)24.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hickory Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hickory Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
C. Milton Wright High
Bel Air · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,291 students · 2.5 km away
Forest Lakes Elementary
Forest Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students · 3.3 km away
Forest Hill Elementary
Forest Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
451 students · 3.3 km away
Southampton Middle
Bel Air · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,192 students · 3.8 km away
Bel Air Elementary
Bel Air · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
521 students · 4.4 km away
Red Pump Elementary School
Bel Air · Public elementary · Grades K–5
696 students · 4.9 km away
Bel Air High
Bel Air · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,341 students · 5.3 km away
Prospect Mill Elementary
Bel Air · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
579 students · 5.4 km away
Fountain Green Elementary
Bel Air · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students · 5.7 km away
Bel Air Middle
Bel Air · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,080 students · 5.7 km away
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St. Johns Lane Elementary
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636 students
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hickory Elementary a good school?
Hickory Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 68.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #181 of 879 in Maryland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hickory Elementary rank in Maryland?
Hickory Elementary ranks #181 of 879 elementary schools in Maryland and #12661 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hickory Elementary?
Hickory Elementary had 635 students in 2025.
Is Hickory Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Hickory Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hickory Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hickory Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.