- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Barnsdale Road School shrank from 310 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 172160005976 · La Grange Park, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 13.4:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Park Junior High School (661 students)
Barnsdale Road School shrank from 310 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Barnsdale Road School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Park Junior Hi
Park Junior High School
661 students
- Ogden Ave Elem
Ogden Ave Elem School
563 students
- Cossitt Ave El
Cossitt Ave Elem School
472 students
- Forest Road El
Forest Road Elem School
452 students
- Congress Park
Congress Park Elem School
419 students
- This school
Barnsdale Road School
308 students
What this shows Barnsdale Road School reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barnsdale Road School compares
Barnsdale Road School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,370
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for La Grange Sd 102 reports $19,370 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~308 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), down 25.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.