Hickory Point Elementary School

500 Laburnum Dr
Northbrook, IL 60062
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Hickory Point Elementary School serves 459 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 equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 459 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : ≥95%
  • : 80-84%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hickory Point Elementary School's student population of 459 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
459 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 3, 2026
School Motto
Educating Students to Succeed in a Changing World

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.
This School
State Level (IL)
(09-10)
≥95%
80%
(09-10)
80-84%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
24%
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
65%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
27%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
459 students attend Hickory Point Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Hickory Point Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 459 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : ≥95%
  • : 80-84%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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