Enrollment
501
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Barrington, IL
Arnett C Lines Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Arnett C Lines Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170505000195
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arnett C Lines Elem School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Barrington · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 501
- students enrolled
Arnett C Lines Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arnett C Lines Elem School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Barrington, IL.
School address
District: Barrington Cusd 220 · Illinois
NCES ID 170505000195 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arnett C Lines Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arnett C Lines Elem School
Arnett C Lines Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Barrington, Illinois, enrolling 501 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 501 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 37/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Barrington Cusd 220 spends $22,783 per pupil, 34% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Barrington's elementary schools, it stands alongside Grove Avenue Elem School (511 students): Arnett C Lines Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 14.1:1).
Barrington Cusd 220 also operates Barrington High School (2,718 students) and Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps (980 students) alongside Arnett C Lines 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 Arnett C Lines Elem School compares
Arnett C Lines 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Illinois - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,783
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 501 Top 30% in Illinois - larger than 70% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Students per teacher 14.9:1 +6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170505000195
Student demographics
White 78.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 3.6%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Arnett C Lines Elem School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 7.0%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Barrington Cusd 220, which includes Arnett C Lines Elem School.
$22,783
Per student
+34%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.4%
State 24.6%
Federal 5.0%
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 Arnett C Lines Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barrington Middle Sch Station | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grove Avenue Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roslyn Road Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arnett C Lines Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,718
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar elementary schools in Barrington
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Grove Avenue Elem School
Standard public school
511 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Roslyn Road Elem School
Standard public school
447 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Countryside Elem School
Standard public school
375 students 11:1 students per teacher
Hough Street Elem School
Standard public school
244 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Arnett C Lines Elem School
How many students attend Arnett C Lines Elem School?
Arnett C Lines Elem School has 501 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Barrington, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arnett C Lines Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arnett C Lines Elem School is 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arnett C Lines Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Arnett C Lines Elem School is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in Barrington, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arnett C Lines Elem School?
Arnett C Lines Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arnett C Lines Elem School rank among elementary schools in Barrington?
By Resource Investment Index, Arnett C Lines Elem School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Barrington, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Barrington on the city page.
Is Arnett C Lines Elem School a good school?
Arnett C Lines Elem School earns 64/100 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 Barrington Cusd 220?
Besides Arnett C Lines Elem School, Barrington Cusd 220 also operates Barrington High School (2,718 students), Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps (980 students), and Barrington Middle Sch Station (886 students). See the Barrington Cusd 220 district page for the complete list.