Enrollment
511
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Barrington, IL
Grove Avenue Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Grove Avenue 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 170505000196
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grove Avenue Elem School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Barrington · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 511
- students enrolled
Grove Avenue Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grove Avenue Elem School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Barrington, IL.
School address
District: Barrington Cusd 220 · Illinois
NCES ID 170505000196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grove Avenue Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grove Avenue Elem School
Grove Avenue Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Barrington, Illinois, enrolling 511 students.
At 14.1:1, 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.
Enrollment of 511 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
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 (56%) and Asian (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
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 Arnett C Lines Elem School (501 students): Grove Avenue Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 14.9:1).
Barrington Cusd 220 also operates Barrington High School (2,718 students) and Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps (980 students) alongside Grove Avenue 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 Grove Avenue Elem School compares
Grove Avenue 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Illinois - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 511 Top 29% in Illinois - larger than 71% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Students per teacher 14.1:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170505000196
Student demographics
White 56.4%
Asian 24.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Grove Avenue 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 9.6%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Barrington Cusd 220, which includes Grove Avenue 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 Grove Avenue 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barrington Middle Sch Station | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arnett C Lines Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roslyn Road Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grove Avenue 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
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar elementary schools in Barrington
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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
Countryside Elem School
Standard public school
375 students 11:1 students per teacher
Hough Street Elem School
Standard public school
244 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Grove Avenue Elem School
How many students attend Grove Avenue Elem School?
Grove Avenue Elem School has 511 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Barrington, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grove Avenue Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grove Avenue Elem School is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grove Avenue Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Grove Avenue Elem School is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Barrington, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grove Avenue Elem School?
Grove Avenue Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Grove Avenue Elem School rank among elementary schools in Barrington?
By Resource Investment Index, Grove Avenue 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.
Is Grove Avenue Elem School a good school?
Grove Avenue Elem School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Grove Avenue 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.