Hickory Bend Elem School vs Longwood Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hickory Bend Elem School
Glenwood · Public elementary · Grades K–4
277 students
Longwood Elem School
Glenwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
364 students
| Measure | Hickory Bend Elem School Glenwood, Illinois | Longwood Elem School Glenwood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1269 of 2,303 | #1816 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #35201 of 50,301 | #44171 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 277 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| city | Glenwood | Glenwood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickory Bend Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.1 vs 21.1).
- •Hickory Bend Elem School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Hickory Bend Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 7.5%).
- •Longwood Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.4% vs 62.8%).
- •Hickory Bend Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.8).
- •Longwood Elem School is the larger school with 364 students compared with 277.
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 Hickory Bend Elem School better than Longwood Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Hickory Bend Elem School ranks higher (35.1 vs 21.1 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 Hickory Bend Elem School and Longwood Elem School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Glenwood and Glenwood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory Bend Elem School: 277. Longwood Elem School: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory Bend Elem School and Longwood Elem School rank in Illinois?
Hickory Bend Elem School is 1269th of 2,303 and Longwood Elem School is 1816th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).