Hickory Tree Elementary School St Cloud FL Overview (2026 List)

About Hickory Tree Elementary School

Hickory Tree Elementary School is at 2355 Old Hickory Tree Rd, Saint Cloud, FL 34772, in a large suburban area of Osceola County. The school covers Pre-K through fifth grade as a traditional, non-charter public campus within the School District of Osceola County. Current enrollment stands at 984 students. The student-teacher ratio is 17:1, better than the district average. Boys account for 53% of the student body and girls 47%. State testing shows 67% of students reached math proficiency and 55% reached reading proficiency, placing the school above both district and state averages. The campus runs a sports and leadership-centered school choice program, home to the Soaring Hawks, with a Gifted and Talented program and two full-time school counselors supporting students across all grade levels. Enrollment at Hickory Tree follows Osceola County's residential attendance zone boundaries, though the district's school choice program allows families from other zones to apply when seats are available. Homes in the surrounding Saint Cloud corridor list near $400,000. Ranked among the top public elementary campuses in Osceola County, Hickory Tree earns its place as the best elementary schools in Florida.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 67%

Reading 55%

State average proficiency is 67% in Math and 55% in Reading.

59

Full-time Teachers

17 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

1

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

984

Total Students

$66972

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 41.06%

Asian 0.81%

Hispanic 46.34%

Black 6.2%

Two+ Races 5.18%

Native Am. 0.2%

White

41.06%

Asian

0.81%

Hispanic

46.34%

Black

6.2%

Two+ Races

5.18%

Native Am.

0.2%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 984

46.75%

460 Female

53.25%

524 Male

Student Population

984 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

984 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Hickory Tree Elementary School Contact Information

Address

2355 OLD HICKORY TREE RD, SAINT CLOUD, FL 34772

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Phone

(407) 891-3120

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Website

http://www.osceolaschools.net

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM - 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

At Hickory Tree Elementary, there is a newly-formed ESE Task Force to ensure the needs of all students who qualify for extra assistance are met. School officials noted that their students have made a lot of progress academically and personally. The school received recognition from the district as one focused on sports and leadership development.

FAQ

Q1. What is the SOAR program at Hickory Tree Elementary?

Ans. SOAR means Safe, Organized, Accept Responsibility, and Respectful. It influences the behavior of pupils at school.

Q2. Is there any GATE program offered at Hickory Tree Elementary School?

Answer. Yes, Hickory Tree Elementary School provides a Gifted and Talented Program under Osceola County Schools. Parents can refer to the teachers/school office.

Q3. Explain the Sports and Leadership school choice program.

Ans. It is an academic program that includes participation in sports and leadership skills development by pupils.

Q4. What type of after-school care is provided at Hickory Tree Elementary School?

Ans. The school provides extended day programs. Parents can approach the school office to get more information.

Q5. How does Hickory Tree Elementary School communicate with parents?

Ans. The school uses ParentSquare social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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