Deer Path Elem School in Cary, IL

At a glance

Reported students

452

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

31.8

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Illinois elementary enrollment

68th percentile

Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

443

Deer Path Elem School: 452 reported students.

State peer staffing position

68th percentile

14.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 400
Teachers (FTE): 37
Student–teacher ratio: 10.8:1

What the reported data says about Deer Path Elem School

Deer Path Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Cary. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Cary CCSD 26. NCES reports 452 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, close to the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (73.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%). English learners represent 7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Deer Path Elem School

1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 7%
Students with disabilities: 21.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 25.7%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 2

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White73.9%
Hispanic19%
Black2%
Asian3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial1.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Three Oaks School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

443 reported students

Briargate Elem School

Elementary · Grades 01–05

400 reported students

Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center

Elementary · Grades PK–KG

316 reported students

Cary Jr High School

Middle · Grades 06–08

761 reported students

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Public schools near Deer Path Elem School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Three Oaks School Elementary · Cary CCSD 26	KG–05	443	1 mi
Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center Elementary · Cary CCSD 26	PK–KG	316	1.3 mi
Briargate Elem School Elementary · Cary CCSD 26	01–05	400	1.9 mi
Prairie Grove Elem School Elementary · Prairie Grove CSD 46	PK–04	552	2.1 mi
Algonquin Road Elem School Elementary · Fox River Grove Cons SD 3	PK–04	239	3 mi
Cotton Creek School Elementary · Wauconda CUSD 118	PK–05	580	3.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Deer Path Elem School

What grades does Deer Path Elem School serve?

Deer Path Elem School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Cary CCSD 26.

How many students attend Deer Path Elem School?

Deer Path Elem School reported 452 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 68th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 400 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Deer Path Elem School?

The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 452 students and 31.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Deer Path Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Deer Path Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cary CCSD 26 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Deer Path Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

25.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Deer Path Elem School in?

Deer Path Elem School is part of Cary CCSD 26, based in Cary, IL, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Deer Path Elem School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Three Oaks School (1 mi), Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center (1.3 mi), Briargate Elem School (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.