- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wheaton, IL
Briar Glen Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Briar Glen Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174050004077
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Briar Glen Elem School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Wheaton · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 523
- students enrolled
Briar Glen Elem School has class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Briar Glen Elem School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Wheaton, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Briar Glen Elem School held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 174050004077 · Wheaton, IL Other · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 20.1:1 · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Crest Middle School (723 students)
Briar Glen Elem School held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Briar Glen Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glen Crest Mid
Glen Crest Middle School
723 students
- This school
Briar Glen Elem School
523 students
- Park View Elem
Park View Elem School
390 students
- Arbor View Ele
Arbor View Elem School
313 students
- Westfield Elem
Westfield Elem School
311 students
What this shows Briar Glen Elem School reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How Briar Glen Elem School compares
Briar Glen Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 44% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 96% in Illinois - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,248
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
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
Asian 13.4%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Briar Glen Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ccsd 89 reports $19,248 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Briar Glen Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Crest Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park View Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arbor View Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westfield Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Briar Glen Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools in Wheaton
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~523 students)
Frequently asked questions about Briar Glen Elem School
How many students attend Briar Glen Elem School?
Briar Glen Elem School has 523 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wheaton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Briar Glen Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Briar Glen Elem School is 20.1:1, which is 44% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Briar Glen Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Briar Glen Elem School is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Wheaton, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Briar Glen Elem School?
Briar Glen Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Briar Glen Elem School rank among schools in Wheaton?
By Resource Investment Index, Briar Glen Elem School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Wheaton, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wheaton on the city page.
What other schools are in Ccsd 89?
Besides Briar Glen Elem School, Ccsd 89 also operates Glen Crest Middle School (723 students), Park View Elem School (390 students), and Arbor View Elem School (313 students). See the Ccsd 89 district page for the complete list.