- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Deer Path Elem School shrank from 485 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 33.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 170873003137 · Cary, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 13.3:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Cary Jr High School (761 students)
Deer Path Elem School shrank from 485 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 33.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Deer Path 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
- This school
Deer Path Elem School
452 students
- Three Oaks Sch
Three Oaks School
443 students
- Briargate Elem
Briargate Elem School
400 students
- Oak Knoll Earl
Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center
316 students
What this shows Deer Path Elem School reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deer Path Elem School compares
Deer Path Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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 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
District finance for Cary Ccsd 26 reports $15,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~452 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 485 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), down 38.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.