Hough Street Elem School

www.barrington220.org

275 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hough Street Elementary School, located in the heart of Barrington, Illinois, is a highly regarded institution within the Barrington Community Unit School District 220. Known for its strong academic foundation and nurturing environment, the school serves a diverse student body from kindergarten through fifth grade. It emphasizes a well-rounded educational approach, blending rigorous core curriculum standards with a focus on social-emotional learning, character development, and inclusive community values.

The school is frequently recognized for its dedicated faculty and high level of parental involvement, which fosters a collaborative atmosphere between home and the classroom. Beyond academics, Hough Street provides various extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs designed to cultivate student interests and leadership skills. With its historic location and commitment to modern pedagogical practices, the school remains a cornerstone of the Barrington community, consistently striving to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

275

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hough Street Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	208
Hispanic	25
Black	4
Asian	24
Two or More	14

White
208 (75.6 %)
Hispanic
25 (9.1 %)
Asian
24 (8.7 %)
Two or More
14 (5.1 %)
Black
4 (1.5 %)

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)381-1108
Website:	http://www.barrington220.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
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 36

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 53