Countryside Elementary School
Countryside Elementary School serves 406 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Countryside Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Countryside Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Countryside Elementary School's student population of 406 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2016) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 406 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
Countryside Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Countryside Elementary School is 0.47, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #165 out of 3672 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 17% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 71% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Barrington CUSD 220 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Countryside Elementary School is Barrington High School (2.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Barrington Middle School Station (2.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hough Street Elementary School (2.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Barrington Hough Street Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 294 students10
2.1 miles
310 S Hough St
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-1108 2.1 K-5 294 - Barrington North Barrington Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 454 students10
2.1 miles
24175 N Grandview Dr
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-4340 2.1 K-5 454 - Barrington Roslyn Road Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 72%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 414 students10
2.1 miles
224 Roslyn Rd
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-4148 2.1 K-5 414 - Barrington Grove Avenue Elementary School Math: 76% | Reading: 81%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 553 students10
2.4 miles
900 S Grove Ave
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-1888 2.4 K-5 553 - Barrington Barrington High School Math: 65% | Reading: 67%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 2,953 students10
2.6 miles
616 W Main St
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-1400 2.6 9-12 2,953
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