GROVE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grove Avenue Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Barrington CUSD 220 school district, located in Barrington, IL with about 553 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 37 teachers, Grove Avenue Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact Grove Avenue Elem School at (847) 381-1888 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Barrington, IL 60010-5023
(847) 381-1888
GROVE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Barrington, IL with about 553 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Barrington CUSD 220
- Total Students:
- 553
- Teachers:
- 37.08
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 553 students
- White
- 58.2%
- Asian
- 22.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.