Carterville CUSD 5 School District

306 Virginia Ave
Carterville, IL 62918-1239
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,220 students in Carterville CUSD 5 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Carterville CUSD 5 School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
2,220 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
133 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Carterville CUSD 5 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 918 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IL)
#229 out of 926 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Carterville CUSD 5  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
29%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carterville CUSD 5  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
43%
32%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carterville CUSD 5  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(17-18)
≥95%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Carterville CUSD 5  School District and public school graduation rate of IL by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.68
# American Indian Students
2 Students
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
52 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
124 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
27%
# Black Students
79 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
4%
17%
# White Students
1,830 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
82%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
133 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
196
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
158
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
174
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
174
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
166
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
173
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
172
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
189
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
179
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
154
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
136
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
187
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
162
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,214 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,812 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart display total revenue of Carterville CUSD 5  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$24 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart display total spending of Carterville CUSD 5  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,214
$22,162
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Carterville CUSD 5  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,812
$21,409
This chart display average spending per public school student in Carterville CUSD 5  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Carterville CUSD 5 School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carterville High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1415 W Grand Ave
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-2940
Grades: 9-12
| 638 students
Rank: #22.
Carterville Jr High School
Math: 29% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
816 S Division St
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-4500
Grades: 7-8
| 371 students
Rank: #33.
Carterville Intermediate School
Math: 27% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 School St
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-6411
Grades: 4-6
| 509 students
Rank: #44.
Tri-c Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1405 W Grand Ave
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-8742
Grades: K-3
| 702 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Carterville CUSD 5 School District?
Carterville CUSD 5 School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,220 students.
What is the rank of Carterville CUSD 5 School District?
Carterville CUSD 5 School District is ranked #244 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) 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: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carterville CUSD 5 School District?
82% 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 2% 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 17:1, 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 $10,812 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,220 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in IL)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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