- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glenwood, IL
Hickory Bend Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Hickory Bend Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171695002007
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hickory Bend Elem School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Glenwood · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 277
- students enrolled
Hickory Bend Elem School has class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hickory Bend Elem School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Glenwood, IL.
School address
District: Brookwood Sd 167 · Illinois
NCES ID 171695002007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Hickory Bend Elem School shrank from 290 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 171695002007 · Glenwood, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 17.3:1 · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Longwood Elem School (364 students)
Hickory Bend Elem School shrank from 290 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Hickory Bend Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Longwood Elem
Longwood Elem School
364 students
- This school
Hickory Bend Elem School
277 students
- Brookwood Midd
Brookwood Middle School
231 students
- Brookwood Jr H
Brookwood Jr High School
226 students
What this shows Hickory Bend Elem School reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hickory Bend Elem School compares
Hickory Bend Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in Illinois - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,394
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 81.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 2.9%
White 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Hickory Bend Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Brookwood Sd 167 reports $18,394 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hickory Bend Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longwood Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brookwood Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brookwood Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hickory Bend Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Glenwood
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~277 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hickory Bend Elem School
How many students attend Hickory Bend Elem School?
Hickory Bend Elem School has 277 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glenwood, IL. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickory Bend Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hickory Bend Elem School is 17.3:1, which is 24% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hickory Bend Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Hickory Bend Elem School is African American at 81.2% of enrollment, in Glenwood, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hickory Bend Elem School?
Hickory Bend Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hickory Bend Elem School rank among public schools in Glenwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Hickory Bend Elem School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Glenwood, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Brookwood Sd 167?
Besides Hickory Bend Elem School, Brookwood Sd 167 also operates Longwood Elem School (364 students), Brookwood Middle School (231 students), and Brookwood Jr High School (226 students). See the Brookwood Sd 167 district page for the complete list.