- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 39
🌟 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 larger than 71% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Frankfort · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 943
- students enrolled
Hickory Creek Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hickory Creek Middle School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Frankfort, IL.
School address
District: Frankfort Ccsd 157c · Illinois
NCES ID 171570001881 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 171570001881 · Frankfort, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
943 enr · 15.2:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Chelsea Elem School (893 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 9 public schools in Frankfort. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Hickory Creek Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hickory Creek Middle School
943 students
- Chelsea Elem S
Chelsea Elem School
893 students
- Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie Elementary School
840 students
What this shows Hickory Creek Middle School reports 943 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 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
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Illinois - lower ratio than 29% 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
$15,049
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frankfort Ccsd 157c, which includes Hickory Creek Middle School.
$15,049
Per student
-17%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 76.0%
State 21.7%
Federal 2.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 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
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Frankfort
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~943 students)
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 15.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% 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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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 #2 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.
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.
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