- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Murphysboro, IL
Carruthers Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Carruthers Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172761005285
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carruthers Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Murphysboro · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 426
- students enrolled
Carruthers Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carruthers Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Murphysboro, IL.
School address
District: Murphysboro Cusd 186 · Illinois
NCES ID 172761005285 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Carruthers Elementary School held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 172761005285 · Murphysboro, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 13.3:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Murphysboro High School (565 students)
Carruthers Elementary School held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Carruthers Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Murphysboro Hi
Murphysboro High School
565 students
- This school
Carruthers Elementary School
426 students
- Murphysboro Mi
Murphysboro Middle School
422 students
- Gen John a Log
Gen John a Logan Attendance Cntr
400 students
- Mcelvain Schoo 64
Mcelvain School
64 students
What this shows Carruthers Elementary School reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carruthers Elementary School compares
Carruthers Elementary 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Illinois - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,403
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat 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
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.
Student demographics
White 64.6%
African American 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Carruthers Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Murphysboro Cusd 186 reports $16,403 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carruthers Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murphysboro High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Murphysboro Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gen John a Logan Attendance Cntr | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcelvain School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carruthers Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 64:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Murphysboro
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carruthers Elementary School
How many students attend Carruthers Elementary School?
Carruthers Elementary School has 426 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Murphysboro, IL. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carruthers Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carruthers Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% 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 Carruthers Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Carruthers Elementary School is White at 64.6% of enrollment, in Murphysboro, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carruthers Elementary School?
Carruthers Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carruthers Elementary School rank among public schools in Murphysboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Carruthers Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Murphysboro, 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 Murphysboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Murphysboro Cusd 186?
Besides Carruthers Elementary School, Murphysboro Cusd 186 also operates Murphysboro High School (565 students), Murphysboro Middle School (422 students), and Gen John a Logan Attendance Cntr (400 students). See the Murphysboro Cusd 186 district page for the complete list.