Carlyle CUSD 1 School District

1400 13th St
Carlyle, IL 62231-1011
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 926 students in Carlyle CUSD 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Carlyle CUSD 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,388 Schools
# Students
926 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Carlyle CUSD 1 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#384 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
27%
27%
29%
30%
56%
50%
82%
87%
(2022-23)
26.6%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
2%
29%
% Black
3%
16%
% White
90%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,644 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,089 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,644
$22,456
Spending / Student
$21,089
$21,694

Best Carlyle CUSD 1 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carlyle Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
951 6th St
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-3766
Gr: PK-4 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Carlyle High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1461 12th St
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-2453
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Carlyle Junior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1631 12th St
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-8292
Gr: 5-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Carlyle CUSD 1 School District?
Carlyle CUSD 1 School District manages 3 public schools serving 926 students.
What is the rank of Carlyle CUSD 1 School District?
Carlyle CUSD 1 School District is ranked #378 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlyle CUSD 1 School District?
90% of Carlyle CUSD 1 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carlyle CUSD 1 School District?
Carlyle CUSD 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Carlyle CUSD 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,089 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 926 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in IL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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