Enrollment
400
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Briargate Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Briargate Elem School
Briargate Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Cary, Illinois, enrolling 400 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 400 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 41/100).
16.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Cary's elementary schools, it stands alongside Deer Path Elem School (452 students): Briargate Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.4:1 vs 13.3:1).
Cary Ccsd 26 also operates Cary Jr High School (761 students) and Deer Path Elem School (452 students) alongside Briargate 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 Briargate Elem School compares
Briargate 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,484
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cary Ccsd 26, which includes Briargate Elem School.
$14,484
Per student
-15%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.4%
State 27.8%
Federal 8.8%
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 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
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~400 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Briargate Elem School a good school?
Briargate Elem School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of 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 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.
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