Hickory Grove Elementary School vs Wilder-Waite Grade School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hickory Grove Elementary School
Dunlap · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
865 students
Wilder-Waite Grade School
Peoria · Public elementary · Grades K–5
404 students
| Measure | Hickory Grove Elementary School Dunlap, Illinois | Wilder-Waite Grade School Peoria, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #106 of 2,303 | #313 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #4982 of 50,301 | #12107 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 865 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 865 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.1% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 62% |
| city | Dunlap | Peoria |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickory Grove Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 68.9).
- •Hickory Grove Elementary School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 62%).
- •Hickory Grove Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 62%).
- •Hickory Grove Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.1% vs 24.5%).
- •Wilder-Waite Grade School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 19.2).
- •Hickory Grove Elementary School is the larger school with 865 students compared with 404.
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 Grove Elementary School better than Wilder-Waite Grade School?
On the Success Index (US), Hickory Grove Elementary School ranks higher (80.0 vs 68.9 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 Grove Elementary School and Wilder-Waite Grade School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Dunlap and Peoria in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory Grove Elementary School: 865. Wilder-Waite Grade School: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory Grove Elementary School and Wilder-Waite Grade School rank in Illinois?
Hickory Grove Elementary School is 106th of 2,303 and Wilder-Waite Grade School is 313th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).