- Enrollment
- 1,420
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dunlap, IL
Hickory Grove Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hickory Grove Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171270006224
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hickory Grove Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Dunlap · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 865
- students enrolled
Hickory Grove Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hickory Grove Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Dunlap, IL.
School address
District: Dunlap Cusd 323 · Illinois
NCES ID 171270006224 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Hickory Grove Elementary School grew from 801 students in 2022-23 to 856 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 171270006224 · Dunlap, IL Other · MID · TRAD
865 enr · 21.1:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Dunlap High School (1,420 students)
Hickory Grove Elementary School grew from 801 students in 2022-23 to 856 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Hickory Grove Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dunlap High Sc
Dunlap High School
1,420 students
- This school
Hickory Grove Elementary School
865 students
- Dunlap Valley 546
Dunlap Valley Middle School
546 students
- Dunlap Middle 541
Dunlap Middle School
541 students
- Ridgeview Elem 433
Ridgeview Elementary School
433 students
- Wilder-Waite G 404
Wilder-Waite Grade School
404 students
What this shows Hickory Grove Elementary School reports 865 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hickory Grove Elementary School compares
Hickory Grove Elementary School is a growing 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 51% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 865 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
865
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 97% in Illinois - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.0%
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
$12,919
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 865 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.6%
Asian 39.9%
African American 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Hickory Grove Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Dunlap Cusd 323 reports $12,919 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hickory Grove Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunlap High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dunlap Valley Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dunlap Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilder-Waite Grade School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hickory Grove Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide other 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 (~865 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hickory Grove Elementary School
How many students attend Hickory Grove Elementary School?
Hickory Grove Elementary School has 865 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dunlap, IL. CCD year-over-year: 801 (2022-23) → 856 (2023-24), up 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickory Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hickory Grove Elementary School is 21.1:1, which is 51% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hickory Grove Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hickory Grove Elementary School is White at 47.6% of enrollment, in Dunlap, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hickory Grove Elementary School?
Hickory Grove Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hickory Grove Elementary School rank among public schools in Dunlap?
By Resource Investment Index, Hickory Grove Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Dunlap, 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 Dunlap on the city page.
What other schools are in Dunlap Cusd 323?
Besides Hickory Grove Elementary School, Dunlap Cusd 323 also operates Dunlap High School (1,420 students), Dunlap Valley Middle School (546 students), and Dunlap Middle School (541 students). See the Dunlap Cusd 323 district page for the complete list.