Banner Elementary School vs Hickory Grove Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banner Elementary School
Dunlap · Public elementary · Grades K–5
375 students
Hickory Grove Elementary School
Dunlap · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
865 students
| Measure | Banner Elementary School Dunlap, Illinois | Hickory Grove Elementary School Dunlap, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #262 of 2,303 | #106 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #10560 of 50,301 | #4982 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 375 | 865 |
| Enrollment | 375 | 865 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.4% | 3.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 73% |
| city | Dunlap | Dunlap |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickory Grove Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 71.0).
- •Hickory Grove Elementary School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 62%).
- •Hickory Grove Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 57%).
- •Hickory Grove Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.1% vs 14.4%).
- •Banner Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 19.2).
- •Hickory Grove Elementary School is the larger school with 865 students compared with 375.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Banner Elementary School better than Hickory Grove Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hickory Grove Elementary School ranks higher (80.0 vs 71.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Banner Elementary School and Hickory Grove Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Dunlap and Dunlap in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banner Elementary School: 375. Hickory Grove Elementary School: 865. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banner Elementary School and Hickory Grove Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Banner Elementary School is 262nd of 2,303 and Hickory Grove Elementary School is 106th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).