- Enrollment
- 2,718
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170505000196
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 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 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Barrington · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- 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 #2 of 5 elementary schools in Barrington, IL.
School address
District: Barrington Cusd 220 · Illinois
NCES ID 170505000196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 170505000196 · Barrington, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
511 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Barrington High School (2,718 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 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 →
Grove Avenue 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
- This school 511
Grove Avenue Elem School
511 students
- Arnett C Lines 501
Arnett C Lines Elem School
501 students
- Roslyn Road El 447
Roslyn Road Elem School
447 students
What this shows Grove Avenue Elem School reports 511 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 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
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Illinois - lower ratio than 47% 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
$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
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.
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
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Barrington Cusd 220, which includes Grove Avenue 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 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 | Higher 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
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- 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 15.7:1 students per teacher
Roslyn Road Elem School
Standard public school
447 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Countryside Elem School
Standard public school
375 students 10.1:1 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 (~511 students)
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 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 12% 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 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 64/100 (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 Grove Avenue Elem School rank among elementary schools in Barrington?
By Resource Investment Index, Grove Avenue Elem School ranks #2 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 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.
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