Excellent
#335 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 9% in state
Countryside Elem School
Elementary School · Barrington Cusd 220 · Barrington, IL
A Barrington Cusd 220 elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
205 W County Line Rd, Barrington, IL 60010
- Math 42% proficient (2021)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Countryside Elem School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 60% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Countryside Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated952/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Barrington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$175,050
Median home value
$622,900
Median rent
$2,459/mo
College educated
69.9%
Homeownership
88%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hough Street Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 259 | Compare → |
| Roslyn Road Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| Al-azhar Islamic FoundationPrivate · tuition | 3.5private | K–11 | 2.3 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| Grove Avenue Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 501 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Barrington Cusd 220
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #7 of 12
- District spending per student
- $24,207NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Countryside Elem School is listed in Barrington CUSD 220; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Countryside Elem School
Countryside Elem School is a public elementary school in Barrington, IL, part of Barrington Cusd 220, serving approximately 400 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #335 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Countryside Elem School
What grades does Countryside Elem School serve?
Countryside Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Countryside Elem School?
Countryside Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Countryside Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Countryside Elem School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Countryside Elem School rank in IL?
Countryside Elem School ranks #335 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Countryside Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Countryside Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Countryside Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Countryside Elem School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Countryside Elem School a charter school?
No, Countryside Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Countryside Elem School a Title I school?
No, Countryside Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Countryside Elem School?
12.2% of students at Countryside Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 400
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (847) 381-1162
- Area population (ZIP 60010)
- 45,970
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60010; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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