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About this school
Western Barry Elementary School is
a rural public school
in Barry, Illinois that is part of Western Cusd 12.
It serves 238 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.5:1.
Its teachers have had 53 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
3%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Western Barry Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 5, 2025
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Western Barry Elementary School
$25,987
raised using DonorsChoose
53
projects
funded
24
teachers
funded
202
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
6
projects for
technology
4
projects for
books
Western Barry Elementary School has received support from
152 individuals from Illinois and
50 individuals out-of-state.