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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:
889th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,277 Help


Students who attend Western Barry Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Western Junior High School
High:    Western High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  229

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.5%
Hispanic:
1.7%
Two or more races:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.3% Help


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Compare Details Western Barry Elementary ranks better than 57% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.91. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
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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 889th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Western Barry Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Western CUSD 12:

SchoolDigger ranks Western CUSD 12 533rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2009 41.82 1434th 2120 32.4%
2010 48.35 1324th 2139 38.1%
2011 49.89 1296th 2147 39.6%
2012 46.17 1381st 2166 36.2%
2013 21.43 1764th 2167 18.6%
2014 11.70 1915th 2093 8.5%
2015 13.88 1881st 2052 8.3%
2016 19.42 1711th 2046 16.4%
2017 18.96 1717th 2044 16.0%
2018 33.91 1327th 2037 34.9%
2019 36.41 1281st 2086 38.6%
2021 49.22 871st 1948 55.3%
2022 45.81 1038th 2082 50.1%
2023 54.66 851st 2077 59.0%
2024 51.91 889th 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 865th 1194 27.6%
2023 31.84 749th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.11 1388th 1765 21.4%
2019 52.00 761st 1816 58.1%
2021 61.03 394th 1514 74.0%
2022 53.16 704th 1763 60.1%
2023 64.01 471st 1808 73.9%
2024 50.66 793rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.28 1110th 1964 43.5%
2019 43.16 1108th 2019 45.1%
2021 51.69 720th 1680 57.1%
2022 48.02 903rd 1970 54.2%
2023 51.97 841st 1957 57.0%
2024 49.25 892nd 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 298th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.50 1392nd 1972 29.4%
2019 30.58 1389th 2019 31.2%
2021 39.36 951st 1707 44.3%
2022 42.38 1038th 1977 47.5%
2023 55.15 787th 1984 60.3%
2024 53.10 818th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.04 1279th 1463 12.6%
2019 20.12 1247th 1462 14.7%
2021 30.91 959th 1308 26.7%
2022 23.76 1169th 1425 18.0%
2023 31.18 1031st 1419 27.3%
2024 35.51 934th 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.

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

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

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

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.

Immunization Rates

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis B
201598.8%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.2%98.8%
2016100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201798.3%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%
2018100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201999.6%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.6%
202199.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%100.0%
202299.5%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.5%99.5%
202399.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
202498.4%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.0%99.2%99.2%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Western Barry Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $730 (7.3%) $9,308 (92.7%) $10,039
2020 $866 (7.6%) $10,497 (92.4%) $11,363
2021 $1,685 (15.9%) $8,912 (84.1%) $10,598
2022 $1,685 (15.9%) $8,912 (84.1%) $10,598
2023 $2,469 (16.5%) $12,529 (83.5%) $14,998
2024 $1,201 (9.0%) $12,076 (91.0%) $13,277

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Western Barry Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1281st of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 851st of 2077 Elementary schools
 20.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Western Barry Elementary)18.425
 6.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Western CUSD 12)18.425
 6.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Western Barry Elementary)26.325
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Western CUSD 12)26.325
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Western Barry Elementary)21.241.1
 19.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Western CUSD 12)21.241.1
 19.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Western Barry Elementary)9.120.5
 11.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Western CUSD 12)9.120.5
 11.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Western Barry Elementary)34.744.8
 10.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Western CUSD 12)34.744.8
 10.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Western Barry Elementary)28.620.7
 7.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Western CUSD 12)28.620.7
 7.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Western Barry Elementary)62.564.3
 1.8%
   5th Grade Science (Western CUSD 12)62.564.3
 1.8%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students225229
 1.8%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic84
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White214221
 3.3%
Two or More Races32
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.3%60.3%
 5.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Western Barry Elementary

Students who attend Western Barry Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Western Junior High School
High : Western High School

Students at Western Barry Elementary are 97% White, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 229 students attended Western Barry Elementary.

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


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