Enrollment
452
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cary, IL
Deer Path Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Deer Path Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170873003137
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deer Path Elem School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Cary · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 452
- students enrolled
Deer Path Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Path Elem School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Cary, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Deer Path Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Deer Path Elem School
Deer Path Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Cary, Illinois, enrolling 452 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 452 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 (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 42/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Cary's elementary schools, it stands alongside Three Oaks School (443 students): Deer Path Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.3:1 vs 10.8:1).
Cary Ccsd 26 also operates Cary Jr High School (761 students) and Three Oaks School (443 students) alongside Deer Path 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 Deer Path Elem School compares
Deer Path 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Illinois - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 73.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Asian 3.5%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Deer Path 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 Deer Path 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 Deer Path Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cary Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Three Oaks School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Briargate Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deer Path 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
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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 (~452 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Deer Path Elem School
How many students attend Deer Path Elem School?
Deer Path Elem School has 452 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cary, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Path Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer Path Elem School is 13.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% 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 Deer Path Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Deer Path Elem School is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Cary, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deer Path Elem School?
Deer Path Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Deer Path Elem School rank among elementary schools in Cary?
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Path Elem School ranks #3 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 Deer Path Elem School a good school?
Deer Path Elem School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Deer Path Elem School, Cary Ccsd 26 also operates Cary Jr High School (761 students), Three Oaks School (443 students), and Briargate Elem School (400 students). See the Cary Ccsd 26 district page for the complete list.
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