- Enrollment
- 2,718
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Barrington, IL
Countryside Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Countryside Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170505000189
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Countryside Elem School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Barrington · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 375
- students enrolled
Countryside Elem School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Countryside Elem School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Barrington, IL.
School address
District: Barrington Cusd 220 · Illinois
NCES ID 170505000189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 170505000189 · Barrington, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 10.1:1 · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Barrington High School (2,718 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 5 elementary schools in Barrington. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Countryside Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Barrington Hig
Barrington High School
2,718 students
- Barrington Mdl 980
Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps
980 students
- Barrington Mid 886
Barrington Middle Sch Station
886 students
- Grove Avenue E 511
Grove Avenue Elem School
511 students
- Arnett C Lines 501
Arnett C Lines Elem School
501 students
- This school 375
Countryside Elem School
375 students
What this shows Countryside Elem School reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Countryside Elem School compares
Countryside 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 28% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 10% in Illinois - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,207
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.7%
Asian 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Countryside 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 Barrington Cusd 220, which includes Countryside Elem School.
$24,207
Per student
+33%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+37%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 70.4%
State 24.6%
Federal 5.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Countryside Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barrington Middle Sch Station | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grove Avenue Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arnett C Lines Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Countryside Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar elementary schools in Barrington
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Grove Avenue Elem School
Standard public school
511 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Arnett C Lines Elem School
Standard public school
501 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Roslyn Road Elem School
Standard public school
447 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Hough Street Elem School
Standard public school
244 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Countryside Elem School
How many students attend Countryside Elem School?
Countryside Elem School has 375 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Barrington, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Countryside Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Countryside Elem School is 10.1:1, which is 28% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 36% 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 Countryside Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Countryside Elem School is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in Barrington, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Countryside Elem School?
Countryside Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Countryside Elem School rank among elementary schools in Barrington?
By Resource Investment Index, Countryside Elem School ranks #3 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Barrington on the city page.
What other schools are in Barrington Cusd 220?
Besides Countryside Elem School, Barrington Cusd 220 also operates Barrington High School (2,718 students), Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps (980 students), and Barrington Middle Sch Station (886 students). See the Barrington Cusd 220 district page for the complete list.
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