Briar Glen Elementary School

1800 Briarcliffe Blvd
Wheaton, IL 60189
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Top 30%
Serving 521 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Briar Glen Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 521 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Briar Glen Elementary School's student population of 521 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
521 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Briar Glen Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Briar Glen Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#984 out of 3663 schools
(Top 30%)
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30-34%
28%
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35-39%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Briar Glen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
11%
5%
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Hispanic
13%
27%
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Black
5%
17%
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White
65%
47%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
This chart display the diversity score of Briar Glen Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Briar Glen Elementary School's ranking?
Briar Glen Elementary School is ranked #984 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Briar Glen Elementary School often compared to?
Briar Glen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Currier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Briar Glen Elementary School?
521 students attend Briar Glen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Briar Glen Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Briar Glen Elementary School?
Briar Glen Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Briar Glen Elementary School offer ?
Briar Glen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Briar Glen Elementary School part of?
Briar Glen Elementary School is part of CCSD 89 School District.

School Calendar

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Date
NO SCHOOL (Spring break)
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
MORNING ATTENDANCE (Last day of school year)
June 03, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 521 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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