Serving 856 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hickory Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 856 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hickory Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hickory Grove Elementary School's student population of 856 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
856 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hickory Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hickory Grove Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#64 out of 3426 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
39%
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
7%
16%
White
48%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hickory Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Hickory Grove Elementary School is ranked #64 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Hickory Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Hickory Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Banner Elementary School, Wilder-waite Grade School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Hickory Grove Elementary School?
856 students attend Hickory Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Hickory Grove Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hickory Grove Elementary School?
Hickory Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hickory Grove Elementary School offer ?
Hickory Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hickory Grove Elementary School part of?
Hickory Grove Elementary School is part of Dunlap CUSD 323 School District.
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