North Barrington Elementary School in Barrington, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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North Barrington Elementary School is a suburban public school in Barrington, Illinois that is part of Barrington Community Unit School District 220. It serves 432 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.9:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

432 Students

31 Teachers

24175 N Grandview Dr

Barrington, IL 60010 View local requests

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Mrs. Barry

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North Barrington Elementary School Demographics

11%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

13%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

North Barrington Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 27, 2025

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