Enrollment
300
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 170858000497
Carrier Mills-Stonefort Elem Sch — Carrier Mills, IL
Federal NCES profile for Carrier Mills-Stonefort Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 51
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Carrier Mills-Stonefort Cusd 2 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carrier Mills-Stonefort Elem Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Carrier Mills-Stonefort Elem Sch reports 300 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 19.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Carrier Mills-Stonefort Cusd 2 spends $16,222 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 19.3% from local sources (property taxes), 57.1% from the state, and 23.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Carrier Mills-Stonefort Elem Sch compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 37% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
— 5% below state mean
Top 53% in Illinois — lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$16,222
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 300 Top 37% in Illinois — larger than 63% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 13.8:1 -5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 170858000497
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Two or More 15.3%
African American 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 19.7%
In-school suspensions 12
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carrier Mills-Stonefort Cusd 2, which includes Carrier Mills-Stonefort Elem Sch.
$16,222
Per student
-19%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 19.3%
State 57.1%
Federal 23.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 94
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Carrier Mills-Stonefort Elem Sch
How many students attend Carrier Mills-Stonefort Elem Sch?
Carrier Mills-Stonefort Elem Sch has 300 students enrolled. It is a other school in Carrier Mills, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carrier Mills-Stonefort Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Carrier Mills-Stonefort Elem Sch is 13.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carrier Mills-Stonefort Elem Sch?
The largest demographic group at Carrier Mills-Stonefort Elem Sch is White at 74.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Carrier Mills, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carrier Mills-Stonefort Elem Sch?
Carrier Mills-Stonefort Elem Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.