Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carrier Mills-Stonefort Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district, encompassing approximately 56.4 square miles in Carrier Mills, IL. Families within the zone can expect typical travel times of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 7.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School's student population of 300 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
300 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2844 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
29%
Black
9%
16%
White
75%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School's ranking?
Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School is ranked #2844 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School often compared to?
Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Side Primary School, Galatia Grade School Annex, Eldorado Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School?
300 students attend Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School?
Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School offer ?
Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School part of?
Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School is part of Carrier Mills-Stonefort CUSD 2 School District.
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