Barnsdale Road School

920 Barnsdale Rd
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Barnsdale Road School serves 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Barnsdale Road School's student population of 310 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
310 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Barnsdale Road School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
6%
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Hispanic
22%
28%
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Black
3%
16%
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White
67%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Barnsdale Road School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Barnsdale Road School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Barnsdale Road School?
310 students attend Barnsdale Road School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Barnsdale Road School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barnsdale Road School?
Barnsdale Road School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barnsdale Road School offer ?
Barnsdale Road School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Barnsdale Road School part of?
Barnsdale Road School is part of La Grange SD 102 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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