Carlinville CUSD 1

Carlinville, Illinois — 4 schools

1,325
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$15,054
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Carlinville CUSD 1 operates 4 public schools serving 1,325 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,282 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Macoupin County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,054 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 39.6% local, 47.7% state, and 12.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $74,154 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 29/100, ranked #577 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (5 AP courses district-wide), a 320.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 24.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.3% White, 1.7% African American, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Carlinville Primary School accounts for 29.3% of all Carlinville CUSD 1 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Carlinville CUSD 1-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Carlinville CUSD 1 student-counselor ratio is 321:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Carlinville CUSD 1 is typically wider than the Carlinville CUSD 1-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Carlinville CUSD 1 chronic absenteeism rate is 24.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Carlinville CUSD 1 is typically wider than the Carlinville CUSD 1-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.7%
Federal
47.7%
State
39.6%
Local

Funding Equity

29
Equity Score
577 / 763
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Macoupin County county, where this district is located.

$694
Studio/mo
$698
1 BR/mo
$916
2 BR/mo
$1,145
3 BR/mo
$1,423
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$74,154
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Carlinville CUSD 1.

White 91.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 1.7%
Multiracial 5.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
5 AP courses total
320.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
24.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Carlinville CUSD 1

School Enrollment
Carlinville Primary School
376
Carlinville High School
353
Carlinville Middle School
286
Carlinville Intermediate School
267

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Carlinville CUSD 1?

Carlinville CUSD 1 has 4 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,325 students.

How much does Carlinville CUSD 1 spend per student?

Carlinville CUSD 1 spends $15,054 per student. The district has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #577 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in Carlinville CUSD 1?

The average teacher salary in Carlinville CUSD 1 is $74,154 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Carlinville CUSD 1?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Macoupin County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Carlinville CUSD 1?

Carlinville CUSD 1 students are 91.3% White, 1.7% African American, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Carlinville CUSD 1?

Carlinville CUSD 1 has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #577 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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