Enrollment
865
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hickory Grove Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hickory Grove Elementary School
Hickory Grove Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Dunlap, Illinois, enrolling 865 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.1:1 is larger than about 97% of Illinois schools and 51% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 91% of state schools at 865 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Asian (40%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 865 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Dunlap Cusd 323 spends $11,788 per pupil, 31% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Dunlap Cusd 323 also operates Dunlap High School (1,420 students) and Dunlap Valley Middle School (546 students) alongside Hickory Grove Elementary 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 Grove Elementary School compares
Hickory Grove Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,788
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dunlap Cusd 323, which includes Hickory Grove Elementary School.
$11,788
Per student
-31%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.1%
State 25.5%
Federal 7.4%
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 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
- 1,420
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~865 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hickory Grove Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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