Enrollment
432
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Barrington, IL
North Barrington Elem School
Federal NCES profile for North Barrington 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 170505000191
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Barrington Elem School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 432
- students enrolled
North Barrington Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Barrington Cusd 220 · Illinois
NCES ID 170505000191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Barrington Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Barrington Elem School
North Barrington Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in North Barrington, Illinois, enrolling 432 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 432 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
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 (77%) and Asian (8%) (diversity index 39/100).
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Barrington Cusd 220 spends $22,783 per pupil, 34% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Barrington Cusd 220 also operates Barrington High School (2,718 students) and Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps (980 students) alongside North Barrington 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 North Barrington Elem School compares
North Barrington 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Illinois - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.0%
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
$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
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 77.3%
Asian 8.1%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, North Barrington 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 North Barrington 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 North Barrington 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 |
| Grove Avenue Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arnett C Lines Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Barrington 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
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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 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 (~432 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Barrington Elem School
How many students attend North Barrington Elem School?
North Barrington Elem School has 432 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Barrington, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Barrington Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Barrington Elem School is 12.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% 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 North Barrington Elem School?
The largest demographic group at North Barrington Elem School is White at 77.3% of enrollment, in North Barrington, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Barrington Elem School?
North Barrington 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).
Is North Barrington Elem School a good school?
North Barrington Elem School earns 63/100 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 Barrington Cusd 220?
Besides North Barrington 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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