Enrollment
277
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hickory Bend Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hickory Bend Elem School
Hickory Bend Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Glenwood, Illinois, enrolling 277 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.3:1 is larger than about 88% of Illinois schools and 24% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 277 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly African American (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Glenwood's elementary schools, it stands alongside Brookwood Middle School (231 students): Hickory Bend Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.3:1 vs 16.5:1).
Brookwood Sd 167 also operates Longwood Elem School (364 students) and Brookwood Middle School (231 students) alongside Hickory Bend Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hickory Bend Elem School compares
Hickory Bend Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,899
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brookwood Sd 167, which includes Hickory Bend Elem School.
$17,899
Per student
+5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.7%
State 50.2%
Federal 7.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~277 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Glenwood on the city page.
Is Hickory Bend Elem School a good school?
Hickory Bend Elem School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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