Top Rankings
Giant City CCSD 130 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 218 students in Giant City CCSD 130 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Giant City CCSD 130 School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,382 Schools
# Students
218 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Giant City CCSD 130 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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
#62 out of 865 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.8%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
9%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
5%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
74%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,858 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,835 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$4 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,858
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,835
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Giant City CCSD 130 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Giant City Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1062 Boskydell Rd
Carbondale, IL 62902
(618) 457-5391
Carbondale, IL 62902
(618) 457-5391
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Giant City CCSD 130 School District?
Giant City CCSD 130 School District manages 1 public schools serving 218 students.
What is the rank of Giant City CCSD 130 School District?
Giant City CCSD 130 School District is ranked #65 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Giant City CCSD 130 School District?
74% of Giant City CCSD 130 School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Giant City CCSD 130 School District?
Giant City CCSD 130 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Giant City CCSD 130 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,835 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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