Enrollment
308
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Grange Park, IL
Barnsdale Road School
Federal NCES profile for Barnsdale Road School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172160005976
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barnsdale Road School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in La Grange Park · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 308
- students enrolled
Barnsdale Road School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barnsdale Road School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in La Grange Park, IL.
School address
District: La Grange Sd 102 · Illinois
NCES ID 172160005976 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barnsdale Road School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Barnsdale Road School
Barnsdale Road School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in La Grange Park, Illinois, enrolling 308 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 308 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 43/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
La Grange Sd 102 also operates Park Junior High School (661 students) and Ogden Ave Elem School (563 students) alongside Barnsdale Road 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 Barnsdale Road School compares
Barnsdale Road 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Illinois - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,796
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 73.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Barnsdale Road School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Grange Sd 102, which includes Barnsdale Road School.
$17,796
Per student
+4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.9%
State 27.3%
Federal 3.8%
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 Barnsdale Road School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ogden Ave Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cossitt Ave Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Road Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Congress Park Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barnsdale Road School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~308 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Barnsdale Road School
How many students attend Barnsdale Road School?
Barnsdale Road School has 308 students enrolled. It is a public school in La Grange Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barnsdale Road School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barnsdale Road School is 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barnsdale Road School?
The largest demographic group at Barnsdale Road School is White at 73.4% of enrollment, in La Grange Park, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barnsdale Road School?
Barnsdale Road School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Barnsdale Road School rank among public schools in La Grange Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Barnsdale Road School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in La Grange Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in La Grange Park on the city page.
Is Barnsdale Road School a good school?
Barnsdale Road School earns 51/100 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 La Grange Sd 102?
Besides Barnsdale Road School, La Grange Sd 102 also operates Park Junior High School (661 students), Ogden Ave Elem School (563 students), and Cossitt Ave Elem School (472 students). See the La Grange Sd 102 district page for the complete list.
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