Is Western Barry Elementary a good school?

Western Barry Elementary ranks 889 th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Western Barry Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 249 students attended Western Barry Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Western Barry Elementary?

Students at Western Barry Elementary are 95% White, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Western Barry Elementary attend?

Students who attend Western Barry Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Western Junior High School High : Western High School

Western Barry Elementary

Summary:

Western Barry Elementary is a public elementary school serving 229 students in grades K-5 in Barry, Illinois. The school is part of the Western CUSD 12 district, which is ranked 533 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Western Barry Elementary has faced several challenges in recent years. The school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5.8% in 2019-2020 to 28.5% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's test scores are generally below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 35.6% of students proficient or better in ELA and 28.8% proficient or better in Math in 2023-2024. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with male students and students with disabilities tending to perform better than female students and white students.

Interestingly, while Western Barry Elementary's spending per student has fluctuated over the years, ranging from $10,598 in 2020-2021 to $14,999 in 2022-2023, this higher-than-average spending does not seem to have translated into significantly better academic outcomes. Comparing the school to nearby high-performing schools, such as Griggsville-Perry Primary School, reveals that the latter has higher test scores and a lower chronic absenteeism rate, despite serving a similar demographic of students.

Detail:

Public K-5

401 McDonough St
Barry, IL 62312-1031

(217) 335-2323

District: Western CUSD 12

SchoolDigger Rank:
889^th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,277

Students who attend Western Barry Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Western Junior High School
High:	Western High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 249

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.2%

African American:

2.0%

Hispanic:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Western Barry Elementary ranks better than 57% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.91. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.2%), African American (2%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Western Barry Elementary is 11.4. (See more...)

Compare Western Barry Elementary employs 21.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Western Barry Elementary is $13,277.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Western Barry Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Western Barry Elementary 889^th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Western Barry Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Western CUSD 12:

SchoolDigger ranks Western CUSD 12 533^rd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Western Barry Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Western Barry Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2009	41.82	1434^th	2120	32.4%
2010	48.35	1324^th	2139	38.1%
2011	49.89	1296^th	2147	39.6%
2012	46.17	1381^st	2166	36.2%
2013	21.43	1764^th	2167	18.6%
2014	11.70	1915^th	2093	8.5%
2015	13.88	1881^st	2052	8.3%
2016	19.42	1711^th	2046	16.4%
2017	18.96	1717^th	2044	16.0%
2018	33.91	1327^th	2037	34.9%
2019	36.41	1281^st	2086	38.6%
2021	49.22	871^st	1948	55.3%
2022	45.81	1038^th	2082	50.1%
2023	54.66	851^st	2077	59.0%
2024	51.91	889^th	2067	57.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Western Barry Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	29.45	865^th	1194	27.6%
2023	31.84	749^th	1156	35.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Western Barry Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	27.11	1388^th	1765	21.4%
2019	52.00	761^st	1816	58.1%
2021	61.03	394^th	1514	74.0%
2022	53.16	704^th	1763	60.1%
2023	64.01	471^st	1808	73.9%
2024	50.66	793^rd	1793	55.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Western Barry Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	41.28	1110^th	1964	43.5%
2019	43.16	1108^th	2019	45.1%
2021	51.69	720^th	1680	57.1%
2022	48.02	903^rd	1970	54.2%
2023	51.97	841^st	1957	57.0%
2024	49.25	892^nd	1942	54.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Western Barry Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.36	298^th	907	67.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Western Barry Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	29.50	1392^nd	1972	29.4%
2019	30.58	1389^th	2019	31.2%
2021	39.36	951^st	1707	44.3%
2022	42.38	1038^th	1977	47.5%
2023	55.15	787^th	1984	60.3%
2024	53.10	818^th	1959	58.2%

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Rank History for White students at Western Barry Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	19.04	1279^th	1463	12.6%
2019	20.12	1247^th	1462	14.7%
2021	30.91	959^th	1308	26.7%
2022	23.76	1169^th	1425	18.0%
2023	31.18	1031^st	1419	27.3%
2024	35.51	934^th	1392	32.9%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Western Barry Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	203	0	0	6	n/a	n/a	3	212
2009	185	0	0	10	n/a	n/a	2	197
2010	186	0	0	5	n/a	n/a	1	192
2011	253	0	0	7	0	5	0	265
2012	244	0	0	4	0	5	0	253
2013	279	0	0	4	0	2	0	285
2014	283	1	0	6	1	1	0	292
2015	238	0	0	10	0	1	0	249
2016	227	0	0	10	0	5	0	242
2017	230	0	0	8	0	5	0	243
2018	224	1	0	10	0	5	0	240
2019	214	0	0	8	0	3	0	225
2020	196	1	1	6	0	5	0	209
2021	203	0	1	7	0	2	0	213
2022	214	1	1	5	0	2	0	223
2023	221	1	1	4	0	2	0	229
2024	237	5	0	4	0	3	0	249

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Western Barry Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	212	14.0	15.1	40.7
2009	197	13.0	15.2	41.5
2010	192	14.0	13.7	55.5
2011	265	19.0	13.9	48.3
2012	253	18.0	14.0	46.6
2013	285	n/a	n/a	57.5
2014	292	4.0	73.0	61
2015	249	17.0	14.6	64.3
2016	242	16.0	15.1	66.1
2017	243	18.7	12.9	64.2
2018	240	18.8	12.7	65.4
2019	225	18.5	12.1	65.3
2020	209	19.5	10.7	60.8
2021	213	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	223	20.8	10.7	52
2023	229	22.4	10.1	60.3
2024	249	21.8	11.4	59.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Western Barry Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	212	14.0	15.1	40.7
2009	197	13.0	15.2	41.5
2010	192	14.0	13.7	55.5
2011	265	19.0	13.9	48.3
2012	253	18.0	14.0	46.6
2013	285	n/a	n/a	57.5
2014	292	4.0	73.0	61
2015	249	17.0	14.6	64.3
2016	242	16.0	15.1	66.1
2017	243	18.7	12.9	64.2
2018	240	18.8	12.7	65.4
2019	225	18.5	12.1	65.3
2020	209	19.5	10.7	60.8
2021	213	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	223	20.8	10.7	52
2023	229	22.4	10.1	60.3
2024	249	21.8	11.4	59.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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