Parrish Elementary School

121 N Parrish Ln
Carbondale, IL 62901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Parrish Elementary School serves 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Parrish Elementary School's student population of 475 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
475 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Parrish Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
12%
27%
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Black
54%
17%
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White
23%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
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Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
22%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Parrish Elementary School often compared to?
Parrish Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Giant City Elementary School, Unity Point Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Parrish Elementary School?
475 students attend Parrish Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Parrish Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parrish Elementary School?
Parrish Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Parrish Elementary School offer ?
Parrish Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Parrish Elementary School part of?
Parrish Elementary School is part of Carbondale ESD 95 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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