Grove Avenue Elem School

www.barrington220.org

511 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Grove Avenue Elementary School, located in Barrington, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Barrington Community Unit School District 220. Situated in a residential area, the school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative community environment that prioritizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional growth of its students. The school typically serves children from kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for the transition to middle school while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its academic offerings, Grove Avenue is frequently recognized for its strong parent-teacher partnerships and active extracurricular involvement. The school community works closely to create an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates student diversity and achievement. By leveraging its location in the Barrington area, the school benefits from a district-wide commitment to innovative teaching practices and modern educational resources, ensuring that students have access to a robust learning experience in a focused, neighborhood-oriented setting.

511

Total Students

37.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grove Avenue Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	288
Hispanic	71
Black	4
Asian	124
Two or More	21
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
288 (56.4%)
Asian
124 (24.3%)
Hispanic
71 (13.9%)
Two or More
21 (4.1%)
Black
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)381-1888
Website:	http://www.barrington220.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
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 63

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 127

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 76