Enrollment
375
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170505000189
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 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 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Barrington · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 375
- students enrolled
Countryside Elem School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Countryside Elem School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Barrington, IL.
School address
District: Barrington Cusd 220 · Illinois
NCES ID 170505000189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Countryside Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Countryside Elem School
Countryside Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Barrington, Illinois, enrolling 375 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 375 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Asian (15%) (diversity index 55/100).
15.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Barrington Cusd 220 spends $22,783 per pupil, 34% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Barrington's elementary schools, it stands alongside Grove Avenue Elem School (511 students): Countryside Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11:1 vs 14.1:1).
Barrington Cusd 220 also operates Barrington High School (2,718 students) and Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps (980 students) alongside Countryside 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 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 21% | 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
11:1
Leaner classes than 85% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in Illinois - lower ratio than 83% 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
$22,783
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 375 Top 49% in Illinois - larger than 51% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Students per teacher 11:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170505000189
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 & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.7%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Barrington Cusd 220, which includes Countryside Elem School.
$22,783
Per student
+34%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.4%
State 24.6%
Federal 5.0%
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 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
- 2,718
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 14.1:1 students per teacher
Arnett C Lines Elem School
Standard public school
501 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Roslyn Road Elem School
Standard public school
447 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Hough Street Elem School
Standard public school
244 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Next steps
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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 11:1, which is 21% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 30% 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 62/100 (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 Countryside Elem School rank among elementary schools in Barrington?
By Resource Investment Index, Countryside Elem School ranks #4 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.
Is Countryside Elem School a good school?
Countryside Elem School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% 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 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.