At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
2,372
NCES CCD 2024–25
Open schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$15,892
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$8,703
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.
- Students
- 2,243
- Teachers (FTE)
- 216
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.4:1
What current records say about Cary CCSD 26
Cary CCSD 26 operates 5 current public-school records serving grades PK–08 in Cary, Illinois. NCES reports 2,372 students and 178.9 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
Within Illinois agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 171 of 854 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $15,892 in current expenditure per pupil and $8,703 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 517 of 843 in Illinois. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Reported needs and resources
- English learners
- 12.9%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 15.1%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 178.9
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $36,584,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
Cary CCSD 26
Cary, Illinois
NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 42.2303, -88.2394
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.7%
- Hispanic22.6%
- Black0.9%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Schools by level
Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.
| Level | Schools | Median students | Median ratio | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 4 | 422 | 15.1:1 | 0 |
| Middle | 1 | 761 | 12.5:1 | 0 |
Explore schools in Cary CCSD 26
5 current directory entries
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Showing 1–5 of 5 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.
| School | Level / grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briargate Elem School | Elementary01–05 | 400 | 15.9:1 | |
| Cary Jr High School | Middle06–08 | 761 | 12.5:1 | |
| Deer Path Elem School | ElementaryKG–05 | 452 | 14.2:1 | |
| Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center | ElementaryPK–KG | 316 | 16.2:1 | |
| Three Oaks School | ElementaryKG–05 | 443 | 10.7:1 |
Cities served by Cary CCSD 26
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Frequently asked questions about Cary CCSD 26
How many schools are in Cary CCSD 26?
Cary CCSD 26 has 5 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 4 elementary, 1 middle.
How many students attend Cary CCSD 26?
NCES reports 2,372 students for 2024–25, served by 178.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 171 of 854 Illinois agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 2,243 students in schools that are still open.
What is the student–teacher ratio in Cary CCSD 26?
The district-wide ratio is 13.3:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.
How much does Cary CCSD 26 spend per student?
The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $15,892 in current expenditure per pupil, including $8,703 for instruction. That ranks 517 of 843 comparable Illinois agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.
How do I find my assigned school in Cary CCSD 26?
Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (224) 357-5100 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.
Nearby school districts
Regular Illinois districts with the closest central offices. Office distance is not a boundary comparison.