Enrollment
980
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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.
- #1 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 #1 of 9 public schools in Barrington, IL.
School address
District: Barrington Cusd 220 · Illinois
NCES ID 170505000044 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps
Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps is a large middle school in Barrington, Illinois, enrolling 980 students.
At 13.2:1, 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.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 93% of state schools at 980 students.
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 (54%) and Asian (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 196 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.2% 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 middle schools, it stands alongside Barrington Middle Sch Station (886 students): Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 14:1).
Barrington Cusd 220 also operates Barrington High School (2,718 students) and Barrington Middle Sch Station (886 students) alongside Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps.
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 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 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
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 44% in Illinois - lower ratio than 56% 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
$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
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.
Overview
Enrollment 980 Top 7% in Illinois - larger than 93% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 74.0
Students per teacher 13.2:1 -6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170505000044
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 & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 196:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 9.2%
In-school suspensions 38
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Barrington Cusd 220, which includes Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps.
$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 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
- 2,718
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar middle schools in Barrington
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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 #1 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.
Is Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps a good school?
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. 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 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.