- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Northbrook, IL
Hickory Point Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Hickory Point Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171785002078
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hickory Point Elem School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #10 of 11
- public schools in Northbrook · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 425
- students enrolled
Hickory Point Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hickory Point Elem School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Northbrook, IL.
School address
District: Northbrook Esd 27 · Illinois
NCES ID 171785002078 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Hickory Point Elem School grew from 430 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 171785002078 · Northbrook, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 13.3:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Shabonee School (460 students)
Hickory Point Elem School grew from 430 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Hickory Point Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shabonee Schoo
Shabonee School
460 students
- Wood Oaks Jr H
Wood Oaks Jr High School
455 students
- This school
Hickory Point Elem School
425 students
What this shows Hickory Point Elem School reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hickory Point Elem School compares
Hickory Point Elem 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Illinois - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$27,871
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
White 64.7%
Asian 24.7%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Hickory Point Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Northbrook Esd 27 reports $27,871 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hickory Point Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shabonee School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wood Oaks Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hickory Point Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Northbrook
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hickory Point Elem School
How many students attend Hickory Point Elem School?
Hickory Point Elem School has 425 students enrolled. It is a public school in Northbrook, IL. CCD year-over-year: 430 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickory Point Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hickory Point Elem School is 13.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hickory Point Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Hickory Point Elem School is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Northbrook, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hickory Point Elem School?
Hickory Point Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Point Elem School rank among public schools in Northbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Hickory Point Elem School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Northbrook, 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 Northbrook on the city page.
What other schools are in Northbrook Esd 27?
Besides Hickory Point Elem School, Northbrook Esd 27 also operates Shabonee School (460 students) and Wood Oaks Jr High School (455 students). See the Northbrook Esd 27 district page for the complete list.