- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Carbondale, IL
Carbondale Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Carbondale Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170834000449
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carbondale Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Carbondale · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 457
- students enrolled
Carbondale Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carbondale Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Carbondale, IL.
School address
District: Carbondale Esd 95 · Illinois
NCES ID 170834000449 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Carbondale Middle School held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.3 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 170834000449 · Carbondale, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Parrish Elem School (466 students)
Carbondale Middle School held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.3 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Carbondale Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parrish Elem S
Parrish Elem School
466 students
- This school
Carbondale Middle School
457 students
- Thomas Element
Thomas Elementary School
400 students
- Lewis School
Lewis School
325 students
What this shows Carbondale Middle School reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carbondale Middle School compares
Carbondale Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Illinois - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,298
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.4%
White 25.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 11.8%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Carbondale Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carbondale Esd 95 reports $22,298 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carbondale Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parrish Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewis School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carbondale Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carbondale Middle School
How many students attend Carbondale Middle School?
Carbondale Middle School has 457 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Carbondale, IL. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carbondale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carbondale Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carbondale Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Carbondale Middle School is African American at 48.4% of enrollment, in Carbondale, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carbondale Middle School?
Carbondale Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carbondale Middle School rank among public schools in Carbondale?
By Resource Investment Index, Carbondale Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Carbondale, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Carbondale on the city page.
What other schools are in Carbondale Esd 95?
Besides Carbondale Middle School, Carbondale Esd 95 also operates Parrish Elem School (466 students), Thomas Elementary School (400 students), and Lewis School (325 students). See the Carbondale Esd 95 district page for the complete list.