- Enrollment
- 2,718
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Barrington, IL
Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps
Federal NCES profile for Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170505000044
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Barrington · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 980
- students enrolled
Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Barrington, IL.
School address
District: Barrington Cusd 220 · Illinois
NCES ID 170505000044 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 170505000044 · Barrington, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
980 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Barrington High School (2,718 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 9 public schools in Barrington. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Barrington Hig
Barrington High School
2,718 students
- This school 980
Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps
980 students
- Barrington Mid 886
Barrington Middle Sch Station
886 students
- Grove Avenue E 511
Grove Avenue Elem School
511 students
- Arnett C Lines 501
Arnett C Lines Elem School
501 students
- Roslyn Road El 447
Roslyn Road Elem School
447 students
What this shows Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps reports 980 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps compares
Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 980 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
980
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Illinois - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,207
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.6%
Asian 21.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Barrington Cusd 220, which includes Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps.
$24,207
Per student
+33%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+37%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 70.4%
State 24.6%
Federal 5.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barrington Middle Sch Station | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grove Avenue Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arnett C Lines Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roslyn Road Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar middle schools in Barrington
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~980 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps
How many students attend Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps?
Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps has 980 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Barrington, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps?
The student-teacher ratio at Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% 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 Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps?
The largest demographic group at Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps is White at 53.6% of enrollment, in Barrington, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps?
Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps rank among public schools in Barrington?
By Resource Investment Index, Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps ranks #2 of 9 public 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 public schools in Barrington on the city page.
What other schools are in Barrington Cusd 220?
Besides Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps, Barrington Cusd 220 also operates Barrington High School (2,718 students), Barrington Middle Sch Station (886 students), and Grove Avenue Elem School (511 students). See the Barrington Cusd 220 district page for the complete list.
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