Enrollment
426
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carruthers Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carruthers Elementary School
Carruthers Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Murphysboro, Illinois, enrolling 426 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 426 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 led by White (65%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 54/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Murphysboro's elementary schools, it stands alongside Gen John a Logan Attendance Cntr (400 students): Carruthers Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.3:1 vs 12.5:1).
Murphysboro Cusd 186 also operates Murphysboro High School (565 students) and Murphysboro Middle School (422 students) alongside Carruthers Elementary 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 Carruthers Elementary School compares
Carruthers Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,283
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Murphysboro Cusd 186, which includes Carruthers Elementary School.
$15,283
Per student
-10%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.7%
State 54.5%
Federal 18.8%
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 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
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~426 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Carruthers Elementary School a good school?
Carruthers Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.
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