Serving 277 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hickory Bend Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hickory Bend Elementary School serves a central area in Glenwood, IL, covering approximately 5.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hickory Bend Elementary School's student population of 277 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
277 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hickory Bend Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hickory Bend Elementary School is 0.33, 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
#3040 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
13%
29%
Black
81%
16%
White
2%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hickory Bend Elementary School's ranking?
Hickory Bend Elementary School is ranked #3040 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Hickory Bend Elementary School?
277 students attend Hickory Bend Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Hickory Bend Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hickory Bend Elementary School?
Hickory Bend Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hickory Bend Elementary School offer ?
Hickory Bend Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Hickory Bend Elementary School part of?
Hickory Bend Elementary School is part of Brookwood SD 167 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Hickory Bend Elementary School has a lot to offer. Teachers focus on math and reading along with science, social studies, handwriting, phonics, and writing. There's a lot of clubs after school as well. There's Lego, choir, sports, reading, and math.
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