Serving 865 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 62% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 19:1 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 Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 865 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Hickory Grove Elementary School serves the southeast part of Dunlap, IL, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 0.8 miles from the school to the zone's edge, and the furthest edge being about 1.3 miles away.
- 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 865 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
865 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Hickory Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hickory Grove Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#95 out of 3542 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
40%
6%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
7%
16%
White
48%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.7%
29.7%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hickory Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Hickory Grove Elementary School is ranked #95 out of 3,542 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, Ridgeview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% 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?
865 students attend Hickory Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Hickory Grove Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hickory Grove Elementary School?
Hickory Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, 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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