Carterville CUSD 5 School District

200 W Plaza Dr
Carterville, IL 62918-1998
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Carterville CUSD 5 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,162 students in Carterville CUSD 5 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Carterville CUSD 5 School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
2,162 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
144 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Carterville CUSD 5 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 92% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#120 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

41%
27%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

48%
30%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

65%
50%
92%
87.6%
(2022-23)
15%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.70

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
6%
29%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
4%
16%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
81%
45%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,310 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,624 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$46,284 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$30 MM
$44,509 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$15,310
$25,132

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$13,624
$24,168

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Carterville CUSD 5 School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tri-c Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1405 W Grand Ave
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-8742
Gr: K-3 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Carterville Jr High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
816 S Division St
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-4500
Gr: 7-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Carterville Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 School St
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-6411
Gr: 4-6 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Carterville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1415 W Grand Ave
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-2940
Gr: 9-12 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Carterville CUSD 5 School District?
Carterville CUSD 5 School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,162 students.
What is the rank of Carterville CUSD 5 School District?
Carterville CUSD 5 School District is ranked #122 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carterville CUSD 5 School District?
81% of Carterville CUSD 5 School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carterville CUSD 5 School District?
Carterville CUSD 5 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Carterville CUSD 5 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,624 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 2,162 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in IL)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 41% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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