- Enrollment
- 2,718
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Barrington, IL
Hough Street Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Hough Street Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170505000190
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hough Street Elem School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Barrington · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 244
- students enrolled
Hough Street Elem School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hough Street Elem School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Barrington, IL.
School address
District: Barrington Cusd 220 · Illinois
NCES ID 170505000190 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 170505000190 · Barrington, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
244 enr · 11.1:1 · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Barrington High School (2,718 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 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 →
Hough Street 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
- Grove Avenue E 511
Grove Avenue Elem School
511 students
- Arnett C Lines 501
Arnett C Lines Elem School
501 students
- This school 244
Hough Street Elem School
244 students
What this shows Hough Street Elem School reports 244 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hough Street Elem School compares
Hough Street 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 19% in Illinois - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
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 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, Hough Street Elem School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Barrington Cusd 220, which includes Hough Street 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 Hough Street 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 Hough Street 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
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 13.8:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~244 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hough Street Elem School
How many students attend Hough Street Elem School?
Hough Street Elem School has 244 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Barrington, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hough Street Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hough Street Elem School is 11.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 29% 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 Hough Street Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Hough Street Elem School is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Barrington, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hough Street Elem School?
Hough Street Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Hough Street Elem School rank among elementary schools in Barrington?
By Resource Investment Index, Hough Street Elem School ranks #1 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 Hough Street 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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