Enrollment
376
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carlinville, IL
Carlinville Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Carlinville Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170843000464
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carlinville Primary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Carlinville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 376
- students enrolled
Carlinville Primary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carlinville Primary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Carlinville, IL.
School address
District: Carlinville Cusd 1 · Illinois
NCES ID 170843000464 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carlinville Primary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carlinville Primary School
Carlinville Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Carlinville, Illinois, enrolling 376 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 376 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 376 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Carlinville Cusd 1 spends $13,301 per pupil, 22% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Carlinville Cusd 1 also operates Carlinville High School (353 students) and Carlinville Middle School (286 students) alongside Carlinville Primary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Carlinville Primary School compares
Carlinville Primary School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Illinois - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,301
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, Carlinville Primary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carlinville Cusd 1, which includes Carlinville Primary School.
$13,301
Per student
-22%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.6%
State 47.7%
Federal 12.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Carlinville Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlinville High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carlinville Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carlinville Intermediate School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carlinville Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~376 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Carlinville Primary School
How many students attend Carlinville Primary School?
Carlinville Primary School has 376 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carlinville, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlinville Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlinville Primary School is 15.7:1, which is 12% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carlinville Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Carlinville Primary School is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Carlinville, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carlinville Primary School?
Carlinville Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carlinville Primary School rank among public schools in Carlinville?
By Resource Investment Index, Carlinville Primary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Carlinville, 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 Carlinville on the city page.
Is Carlinville Primary School a good school?
Carlinville Primary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Carlinville Cusd 1?
Besides Carlinville Primary School, Carlinville Cusd 1 also operates Carlinville High School (353 students), Carlinville Middle School (286 students), and Carlinville Intermediate School (267 students). See the Carlinville Cusd 1 district page for the complete list.
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