Enrollment
425
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hickory Point Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hickory Point Elem School
Hickory Point Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Northbrook, Illinois, enrolling 425 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 425 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Asian (25%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 213 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Northbrook Esd 27 spends $26,059 per pupil, 53% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Northbrook's public schools, it stands alongside Westmoor Elem School (358 students): Hickory Point Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.3:1 vs 8.9:1).
Northbrook Esd 27 also operates Shabonee School (460 students) and Wood Oaks Jr High School (455 students) alongside Hickory Point Elem 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 Point Elem School compares
Hickory Point Elem 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,059
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northbrook Esd 27, which includes Hickory Point Elem School.
$26,059
Per student
+53%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+57%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.9%
State 22.4%
Federal 2.6%
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 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
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- 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.
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 (~425 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hickory Point Elem School a good school?
Hickory Point Elem School earns 54/100 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 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.
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