Carrollton Cusd 1

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Carrollton, Illinois - 2 schools

An equity score of 46/100 ranks Carrollton Cusd 1 #204 of 759 districts in Illinois (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,200 per pupil, Carrollton Cusd 1 ranks #670 of 845 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending (Illinois districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

490
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$14,200
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Carrollton Cusd 1 operates 2 public schools serving 490 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Greene County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,200 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 845 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending. See how Illinois compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 37.0% local, 50.2% state, and 12.8% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 46/100, ranked #204 of 759 in Illinois against a state average of 38, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 224.5:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 28.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.1% White, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Carrollton Grade School, enrolling 269 students (60% of the district's total enrollment).

Carrollton Grade School accounts for 54.9% of all Carrollton Cusd 1 student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Carrollton Cusd 1 a distant remainder — means Carrollton Cusd 1-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Carrollton Cusd 1 student-counselor ratio is 225:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Carrollton Cusd 1 chronic absenteeism rate is 28.9% — 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 Carrollton Cusd 1 is typically wider than the Carrollton Cusd 1-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.8%
Federal
50.2%
State
37.0%
Local

Funding Equity

46
Equity Score
204 / 759
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Carrollton Cusd 1.

White 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Multiracial 2.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

224.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
28.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Carrollton Cusd 1

School Enrollment
Carrollton Grade School
269
Carrollton High School
180

How Carrollton Cusd 1 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Illinois districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Sunset Ridge Sd 29 Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Woodlawn Unit School District 209 Similar size No spending data Similar funding mix
Lexington Cusd 7 Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Crab Orchard Cusd 3 Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Mendota Twp Hsd 280 Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Carrollton Cusd 1's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Carrollton Cusd 1?

Carrollton Cusd 1 has 2 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high. Total enrollment is 490 students.

How much does Carrollton Cusd 1 spend per student?

Carrollton Cusd 1 spends $14,200 per student. The district has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #204 in Illinois.

What is the demographic composition of Carrollton Cusd 1?

Carrollton Cusd 1 students are 92.1% White, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Carrollton Cusd 1?

Carrollton Cusd 1 has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #204 out of 759 districts in Illinois.