Enrollment
523
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Briar Glen Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Briar Glen Elem School
Briar Glen Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Wheaton, Illinois, enrolling 523 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.1:1 is larger than about 96% of Illinois schools and 44% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 523 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Wheaton's public schools, it stands alongside Madison Elem School (360 students): Briar Glen Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.1:1 vs 12.9:1).
Ccsd 89 also operates Glen Crest Middle School (723 students) and Park View Elem School (390 students) alongside Briar Glen Elem 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 Briar Glen Elem School compares
Briar Glen Elem 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,155
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ccsd 89, which includes Briar Glen Elem School.
$18,155
Per student
+7%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.0%
State 24.4%
Federal 4.6%
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 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
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
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 (~523 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Briar Glen Elem School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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