Countryside Elem School

205 W County Line Rd
Barrington, IL 60010

www.barrington220.org

375 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Countryside Elementary School, located at 205 W County Line Rd in Barrington, Illinois, is a key part of Barrington Community Unit School District 220. The school serves the local community by providing a foundational education focused on academic excellence, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to middle school. Known for its strong community involvement, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity and collaboration among its students.

As part of District 220, Countryside benefits from the district's commitment to innovation and inclusive programming. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet rigorous state standards while fostering a well-rounded experience through various extracurricular activities and personalized learning initiatives. With its location in the suburban Barrington area, the school maintains a neighborhood-focused culture that values partnership between teachers, parents, and administrators to ensure student success both inside and outside the classroom.

375

Total Students

36.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Countryside Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	239
Hispanic	40
Black	8
Asian	55
Two or More	30
Pacific Islander	3

White
239 (63.7%)
Asian
55 (14.7%)
Hispanic
40 (10.7%)
Two or More
30 (8.0%)
Black
8 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Barrington CUSD 220
Phone:	(847)381-1162
Website:	http://www.barrington220.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 99