Serving 375 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Countryside Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Countryside Elementary School serves the west part of Barrington, IL, covering an attendance zone of approximately 27.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance to the zone edge being about 5.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Countryside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Countryside Elementary School's student population of 375 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
375 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Empower personal excellence in every learner.
School Rankings
Countryside Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Countryside Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#204 out of 3542 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
16%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Countryside Elementary School's ranking?
Countryside Elementary School is ranked #204 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Countryside Elementary School often compared to?
Countryside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barbara B Rose Elementary School, Grove Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Countryside Elementary School?
375 students attend Countryside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Countryside Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Countryside Elementary School?
Countryside Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Countryside Elementary School offer ?
Countryside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Countryside Elementary School part of?
Countryside Elementary School is part of Barrington CUSD 220 School District.
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