Deer Path Elem School

www.cary26.org

485 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Deer Path Elementary School is a public school located in Cary, Illinois, serving students in grades K-2 as part of Cary Community Consolidated School District 26. The school is known for its welcoming environment, focusing on building a strong educational foundation during the early childhood years. By specializing in the primary grades, Deer Path emphasizes social-emotional development, early literacy, and foundational numeracy, providing a supportive transition for children as they begin their formal schooling journey.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Cary community and prides itself on fostering a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and students. Beyond its core academic curriculum, Deer Path offers various resources and activities designed to engage young learners, promoting a positive attitude toward education. With its dedicated staff and focus on age-appropriate learning strategies, the school aims to create a nurturing atmosphere where every student feels safe, valued, and prepared for their future academic years.

485

Total Students

34.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deer Path Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	375
Hispanic	83
Black	4
Asian	11
Two or More	12

White
375 (77.3 %)
Hispanic
83 (17.1 %)
Two or More
12 (2.5 %)
Asian
11 (2.3 %)
Black
4 (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:	Cary CCSD 26
Phone:	(224)357-5350
Website:	http://www.cary26.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
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 15

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 80

Grade 6 48

Grade 7 2