Enrollment
943
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Frankfort, IL
Hickory Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hickory Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171570001881
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hickory Creek Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Frankfort · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 943
- students enrolled
Hickory Creek Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hickory Creek Middle School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Frankfort, IL.
School address
District: Frankfort Ccsd 157c · Illinois
NCES ID 171570001881 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hickory Creek Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hickory Creek Middle School
Hickory Creek Middle School is a large middle school in Frankfort, Illinois, enrolling 943 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 92% of state schools at 943 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 48/100).
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Frankfort's middle schools, it stands alongside Summit Hill Junior High School (566 students): Hickory Creek Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.7:1 vs 11.9:1).
Frankfort Ccsd 157c also operates Chelsea Elem School (893 students) and Grand Prairie Elementary School (840 students) alongside Hickory Creek Middle 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 Creek Middle School compares
Hickory Creek Middle 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 943 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
943
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Illinois - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,349
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 943 Top 8% in Illinois - larger than 92% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 62.0
Students per teacher 14.7:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171570001881
Student demographics
White 70.3%
African American 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 3.0%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Hickory Creek Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 12.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frankfort Ccsd 157c, which includes Hickory Creek Middle School.
$15,349
Per student
-10%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.0%
State 21.7%
Federal 2.2%
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 Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Prairie Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hickory Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Frankfort
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hickory Creek Middle School
How many students attend Hickory Creek Middle School?
Hickory Creek Middle School has 943 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Frankfort, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickory Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hickory Creek Middle School is 14.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hickory Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hickory Creek Middle School is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Frankfort, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hickory Creek Middle School?
Hickory Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Creek Middle School rank among public schools in Frankfort?
By Resource Investment Index, Hickory Creek Middle School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Frankfort, 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 Frankfort on the city page.
Is Hickory Creek Middle School a good school?
Hickory Creek Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Frankfort Ccsd 157c?
Besides Hickory Creek Middle School, Frankfort Ccsd 157c also operates Chelsea Elem School (893 students) and Grand Prairie Elementary School (840 students). See the Frankfort Ccsd 157c district page for the complete list.