Hickory Grove Elementary School

2514 W Hickory Grove Rd
Dunlap, IL 61525
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 837 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 68% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 837 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 5% in IL
  • : 65% (Top 5%)
  • : 68% (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:

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School Overview

Hickory Grove Elementary School's student population of 837 students has grown by 10% 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
837 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Hickory Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hickory Grove Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#52 out of 3663 schools
(Top 5%)
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65%
28%
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68%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hickory Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
41%
5%
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Hispanic
2%
27%
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Black
6%
17%
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White
49%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
This chart display the diversity score of Hickory Grove Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hickory Grove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
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 #52 out of 3,663 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 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Hickory Grove Elementary School?
837 students attend Hickory Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Hickory Grove Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 14:1.
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 837 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 65% (Top 5%)
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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