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 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,648 students in Carbondale ESD 95 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, 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 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
1,648 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
137,830 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 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#775 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)40%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
12%
29%
% Black
50%
16%
% White
24%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,963 is higher than the state median of $22,469. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,299 is higher than the state median of $21,707. 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
$22,963
$22,469
Spending / Student
$22,299
$21,707
Best Carbondale ESD 95 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lewis School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Lewis Ln
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5393
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5393
Gr: 4-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1025 N Wall St
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-6226
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-6226
Gr: 2-3 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Carbondale Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1150 E Grand Ave
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-2174
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-2174
Gr: 6-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
121 N Parrish Ln
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5781
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5781
Gr: PK-1 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carbondale ESD 95 School District?
Carbondale ESD 95 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,648 students.
What is the rank of Carbondale ESD 95 School District?
Carbondale ESD 95 School District is ranked #773 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
50% of Carbondale ESD 95 School District students are Black, 24% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% 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 $22,299 is higher than the state median of $21,707. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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