Barry Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Barry Elementary School serves 221 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
221 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
n/a
17%
White
97%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School District Name
Western CUSD 12 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Barry Elementary School?
221 students attend Barry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Barry Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barry Elementary School?
Barry Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Barry Elementary School offer ?
Barry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Barry Elementary School part of?
Barry Elementary School is part of Western CUSD 12 School District.

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