Top Rankings
Carbondale ESD 95 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,618 students in Carbondale ESD 95 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Carbondale ESD 95 School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
1,618 Students
1,881,776 Students
# Teachers
119 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Carbondale ESD 95 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#796 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)7%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
11%
28%
% Black
51%
16%
% White
25%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,389 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,712 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,389
$21,990
Spending / Student
$22,712
$21,244
Best Carbondale ESD 95 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lewis School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Lewis Ln
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5393
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5393
Grades: 4-5
| 309 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1025 N Wall St
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-6226
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-6226
Grades: 2-3
| 366 students
Rank: #33.
Carbondale Middle School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1150 E Grand Ave
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-2174
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-2174
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
Rank: n/an/a
121 N Parrish Ln
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5781
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5781
Grades: PK-1
| 475 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carbondale ESD 95 School District?
Carbondale ESD 95 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,618 students.
What is the rank of Carbondale ESD 95 School District?
Carbondale ESD 95 School District is ranked #789 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carbondale ESD 95 School District?
51% of Carbondale ESD 95 School District students are Black, 25% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carbondale ESD 95 School District?
Carbondale ESD 95 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Carbondale ESD 95 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,712 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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