Hickory Point Elementary School serves 430 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hickory Point Elementary School's student population of 430 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
430 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hickory Point Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥95%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)80-84%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
6%
Hispanic
4%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
64%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hickory Point Elementary School often compared to?
Hickory Point Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Field School, Wood Oaks Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% IL state average).
How many students attend Hickory Point Elementary School?
430 students attend Hickory Point Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Hickory Point Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hickory Point Elementary School?
Hickory Point Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hickory Point Elementary School offer ?
Hickory Point Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Hickory Point Elementary School part of?
Hickory Point Elementary School is part of Northbrook ESD 27 School District.
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