Serving 249 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Western Barry Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 249 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Western Barry Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western Barry Elementary School is 0.10, 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.
What is Western Barry Elementary School's ranking?
Western Barry Elementary School is ranked #1339 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Western Barry Elementary School?
249 students attend Western Barry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Western Barry Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Barry Elementary School?
Western Barry Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Western Barry Elementary School offer ?
Western Barry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Western Barry Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 249 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 5%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
