- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cary, IL
Briargate Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Briargate Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170873000512
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Briargate Elem School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Cary · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 400
- students enrolled
Briargate Elem School has class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Briargate Elem School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Cary, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Briargate Elem School held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 170873000512 · Cary, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 15.4:1 · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Cary Jr High School (761 students)
Briargate Elem School held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Briargate Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cary Jr High S
Cary Jr High School
761 students
- Deer Path Elem
Deer Path Elem School
452 students
- Three Oaks Sch
Three Oaks School
443 students
- This school
Briargate Elem School
400 students
- Oak Knoll Earl
Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center
316 students
What this shows Briargate Elem School reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Briargate Elem School compares
Briargate 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Illinois - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,892
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 74.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Briargate Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cary Ccsd 26 reports $15,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Briargate Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cary Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deer Path Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Three Oaks School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Briargate Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Cary
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about Briargate Elem School
How many students attend Briargate Elem School?
Briargate Elem School has 400 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cary, IL. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Briargate Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Briargate Elem School is 15.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Briargate Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Briargate Elem School is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in Cary, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Briargate Elem School?
Briargate Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Briargate Elem School rank among elementary schools in Cary?
By Resource Investment Index, Briargate Elem School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Cary, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cary on the city page.
What other schools are in Cary Ccsd 26?
Besides Briargate Elem School, Cary Ccsd 26 also operates Cary Jr High School (761 students), Deer Path Elem School (452 students), and Three Oaks School (443 students). See the Cary Ccsd 26 district page for the complete list.