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Hickory Grove Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

89^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,056 Illinois Elementary Schools

Better than 96% of Illinois elementary schools

Summary

Hickory Grove Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Dunlap, Illinois, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 856 students. The school is part of the Dunlap CUSD 323 district, which is ranked 71 out of 811 districts in Illinois and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Hickory Grove Elementary has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in Illinois, with a current ranking of 89 out of 2,056 schools for the 2024-2025 school year.

Hickory Grove Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. In the 2024-2025 school year, 81.3% of Hickory Grove students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 77.6% for the Dunlap CUSD 323 district and 53.1% for the state. In Mathematics, 77.3% of Hickory Grove students were proficient or better, compared to 65.7% for the district and 38.5% for the state. The school also has exceptional performance across various student subgroups, ranking in the top 50 in the state for Asian, African American, and English Language Learner students, and in the top 110 for students with disabilities and special education students.

While Hickory Grove Elementary outperforms the nearby Ridgeview Elementary and Dunlap Grade School, it lags behind some of the higher-performing schools in the Peoria area, such as Banner Elementary and Wilder-Waite Grade School. Additionally, Hickory Grove Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (12.5% in 2023-2024), which is significantly lower than the nearby Hines Primary School (87.62%) and Peoria Heights Grade School (70.8%).

865

Students ?

19.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,903

Per pupil spending ?

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2514 W Hickory Grove Rd
Dunlap, IL 61525-9802

(309) 243-8711

District: Dunlap CUSD 323

Students who attend Hickory Grove Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Dunlap Middle School
High:	Dunlap High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.6%

Asian:

39.9%

African American:

6.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 95th percentile in 2015 → 96th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Illinois average (77% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Illinois elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Dunlap CUSD 323

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school77%

District avg68%

Illinois avg44%

89^th of 2,056

Illinois public elementary schools ?

Top 4%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 5Elementary Schools in the Dunlap CUSD 323

71^st of 811Dunlap CUSD 323 among Illinois districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	94.0	89 of 2056	95.7%	★★★★★
2024	94.6	114 of 2067	94.5%	★★★★★
2023	94.2	102 of 2077	95.1%	★★★★★
2022	95.8	70 of 2082	96.6%	★★★★★
2021	98.5	23 of 1948	98.8%	★★★★★
2019	95.8	52 of 2086	97.5%	★★★★★
2018	95.0	77 of 2037	96.2%	★★★★★
2017	91.0	146 of 2044	92.9%	★★★★★
2016	93.7	103 of 2046	95.0%	★★★★★
2015	94.7	96 of 2052	95.3%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2024	96.3	14 of 655	97.9%	★★★★★
2022	84.6	43 of 684	93.7%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	79.0	37 of 234	84.2%	★★★★☆
2024	78.9	34 of 219	84.5%	★★★★☆
2023	81.3	28 of 237	88.2%	★★★★☆
2022	81.9	23 of 226	89.8%	★★★★★
2021	77.3	21 of 134	84.3%	★★★★☆
2019	83.1	23 of 243	90.5%	★★★★★
2018	78.8	40 of 242	83.5%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	96.3	26 of 1049	97.5%	★★★★★
2024	98.2	12 of 886	98.6%	★★★★★
2023	88.8	44 of 907	95.1%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2024	93.8	16 of 826	98.1%	★★★★★
2023	73.3	104 of 788	86.8%	★★★★☆
2022	80.9	49 of 768	93.6%	★★★★★
2021	90.2	16 of 537	97.0%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	92.8	96 of 1942	95.1%	★★★★★
2024	91.4	139 of 1942	92.8%	★★★★★
2023	93.0	108 of 1957	94.5%	★★★★★
2022	95.0	77 of 1970	96.1%	★★★★★
2021	96.9	32 of 1680	98.1%	★★★★★
2019	96.5	30 of 2019	98.5%	★★★★★
2018	96.1	44 of 1964	97.8%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2024	75.1	261 of 1793	85.4%	★★★★☆
2023	63.0	495 of 1808	72.6%	★★★★☆
2022	64.9	436 of 1763	75.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	92.9	92 of 1947	95.3%	★★★★★
2024	95.1	76 of 1959	96.1%	★★★★★
2023	93.4	95 of 1984	95.2%	★★★★★
2022	95.3	59 of 1977	97.0%	★★★★★
2021	98.4	18 of 1707	98.9%	★★★★★
2019	93.4	88 of 2019	95.6%	★★★★★
2018	92.9	97 of 1972	95.1%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	87.8	110 of 1292	91.5%	★★★★★
2024	91.6	70 of 1195	94.1%	★★★★★
2023	75.3	189 of 1156	83.7%	★★★★☆
2022	87.4	64 of 1113	94.2%	★★★★★
2021	93.7	17 of 640	97.3%	★★★★★
2019	98.4	14 of 1194	98.8%	★★★★★
2018	85.4	44 of 763	94.2%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	81.0	212 of 1389	84.7%	★★★★☆
2024	77.0	247 of 1392	82.3%	★★★★☆
2023	76.1	263 of 1419	81.5%	★★★★☆
2022	83.6	157 of 1425	89.0%	★★★★☆
2021	90.7	68 of 1308	94.8%	★★★★★
2019	80.4	205 of 1462	86.0%	★★★★☆
2018	79.7	227 of 1463	84.5%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2024)98th percentile+4 vs school

African American (2024)98th percentile+3 vs school

Disabled (2025)98th percentile~ school

Male (2025)95th percentile~ school

Female (2025)95th percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)91st percentile-4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)85th percentile-9 vs school

White (2025)85th percentile-11 vs school

Asian (2025)84th percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs Illinois (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts81%+28 vs state

Mathematics77%+39 vs state

Science72%+31 vs state

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What people are saying

by a teacher
Tuesday, November 7, 2017

I am a substitute teacher and have taught at the school all six years it has been open and have been treated so amazingly well by the staff and especially the students! I love everything about this school!!! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, December 20, 2016

learns each and every single day. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISA Science (2025)	IAR English Language Arts (2025)				IAR Mathematics (2025)				% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Pneumococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Pneumococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hickory Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2514 W Hickory Grove Rd	Dunlap	61525	Peoria County	Dunlap CUSD 323	No	(n/a)	No	No	(309) 243-8711	865	45	19.2	3.1%	412 (47.6%)	59 (6.8%)	30 (3.5%)	345 (39.9%)	15 (1.7%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	94	89^th of 2056 public elementary schools	95.7%		94.6	114^th of 2067 public elementary schools	94.5%	25	71.8	80.4	81.8	81.8	81.3	79.0	81.8	71.3	77.3	98.3	98.1	98.1	98.1	98.2	98.1	98.3	5.1	$9,903	$361	$9,542
Banner Elementary School	Public	K-5	12610 N Allen Rd	Dunlap	61525	Peoria County	Dunlap CUSD 323	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(309) 243-7774	375	24	15.3	14.4%	254 (67.7%)	25 (6.7%)	23 (6.1%)	44 (11.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.2%)	90.4	169^th of 2056 public elementary schools	91.8%		87.5	232^nd of 2067 public elementary schools	88.8%	63	61.0	86.7	70.4	79.7	79.2	80.0	72.2	62.7	71.7	97.2	97.2	97.2	97.2		97.2	97.2		$12,436	$361	$12,075
Wilder-Waite Grade School	Public	K-5	10021 N Pacific St	Peoria	61615	Peoria County	Dunlap CUSD 323	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(309) 243-7728	404	23	17.5	24.5%	210 (52.0%)	36 (8.9%)	36 (8.9%)	91 (22.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.2%)	88.7	207^th of 2056 public elementary schools	89.9%		88.2	220^th of 2067 public elementary schools	89.4%	13	58.2	82.8	66.7	82.8	77.6	74.1	66.0	69.0	69.8	98.5	98.5	98.5	98.5	98.5	98.5	98.5		$11,476	$427	$11,050
Ridgeview Elementary School	Public	K-5	3903 W Ridgeview Dr	Peoria	61615	Peoria County	Dunlap CUSD 323	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(309) 692-8260	433	27	15.9	30.9%	231 (53.3%)	63 (14.5%)	36 (8.3%)	78 (18.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.5%)	73.5	518^th of 2056 public elementary schools	74.8%		79.9	367^th of 2067 public elementary schools	82.2%	151	50.0	57.5	61.6	64.3	61.3	58.9	61.6	47.6	55.7	98.8	98.8	98.8	98.8	98.4	98.8	98.8		$12,046	$431	$11,615
Dunlap Grade School	Public	K-5	301 S 1st St	Dunlap	61525	Peoria County	Dunlap CUSD 323	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(309) 243-7772	253	19	13.4	18.2%	198 (78.3%)	19 (7.5%)	8 (3.2%)	18 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.0%)	84.5	294^th of 2056 public elementary schools	85.7%		72.8	512^th of 2067 public elementary schools	75.2%	218	52.5	88.9	65.9	70.0	74.4	80.6	56.1	62.5	65.8	95.4	95.4	95.4	95.4		95.4	95.9		$12,925	$557	$12,369
Mossville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12207 Old Galena Rd	Chillicothe	61552	Peoria County	Il Valley Central Unified School District 321	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(309) 579-2328	431	27	15.7	41.3%	383 (88.9%)	6 (1.4%)	17 (3.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.6%)	83.1	325^th of 2056 public elementary schools	84.2%		74.1	490^th of 2067 public elementary schools	76.3%	165	62.7	65.5	78.5	76.3	74.1	56.4	60.8	55.9	58.0	97.3	97.8	97.8	97.8	97.8	97.1	97.1	12.4	$10,917	$249	$10,668
Northmoor Primary School	Public	K-4	1819 W Northmoor Rd	Peoria	61614	Peoria County	Peoria School District 150	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(309) 692-9481	365	27	13.5	63.0%	117 (32.1%)	143 (39.2%)	31 (8.5%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	67 (18.4%)	57.8	858^th of 2056 public elementary schools	58.3%		51.8	892^nd of 2067 public elementary schools	56.8%	34		51.5	58.3		54.8	39.4	48.3		43.7	99.2	98.9	98.9	98.9	99.5	98.9	99.5		$15,565	$1,793	$13,772
Kellar Primary School	Public	K-4	6413 N Mount Hawley Rd	Peoria	61614	Peoria County	Peoria School District 150	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(309) 693-4439	365	25	14.7	53.2%	171 (46.8%)	108 (29.6%)	35 (9.6%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	44 (12.1%)	70.2	598^th of 2056 public elementary schools	70.9%		66.7	615^th of 2067 public elementary schools	70.2%	17		60.3	61.6		60.9	53.8	52.1		53.0	98.6	98.3	98.3	98.3		98.6	98.6		$13,671	$1,214	$12,457
Charter Oak Primary School	Public	K-4	5221 W Timberedge Dr	Peoria	61615	Peoria County	Peoria School District 150	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(309) 693-4433	337	25	13.6	66.8%	95 (28.2%)	154 (45.7%)	28 (8.3%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (16.3%)	53.2	941^st of 2056 public elementary schools	54.2%		61.8	703^rd of 2067 public elementary schools	66.0%	238		48.6	61.1		54.9	49.3	27.8		38.3	98.3	98.5	98.5	98.5	98.8	98.3	98.3		$15,108	$1,479	$13,629
Hines Primary School	Public	K-4	4603 N Knoxville Ave	Peoria	61614	Peoria County	Peoria School District 150	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(309) 672-6525	403	27	14.9	88.8%	69 (17.1%)	230 (57.1%)	40 (9.9%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (14.6%)	17.9	1720^th of 2056 public elementary schools	16.3%		18	1735^th of 2067 public elementary schools	16.1%	15		23.5	31.3		27.3	17.5	22.5		20.0	97.0	97.3	97.3	97.3		97.0	97.0		$15,677	$1,734	$13,943

Frequently Asked Questions about Hickory Grove Elementary School

How many students attend Hickory Grove Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 865 students attended Hickory Grove Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Hickory Grove Elementary School?

Students at Hickory Grove Elementary School are 48% White, 40% Asian, 7% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

Is Hickory Grove Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Hickory Grove Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 89^th of 2056 Illinois elementary schools.

What district is Hickory Grove Elementary School in?

Dunlap CUSD 323

What schools do graduates of Hickory Grove Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Hickory Grove Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dunlap Middle School
High : Dunlap High School

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