- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carthage, IL
Carthage Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Carthage Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170138505937
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carthage Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Carthage · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 167
- students enrolled
Carthage Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carthage Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Carthage, IL.
School address
District: Carthage Esd 317 · Illinois
NCES ID 170138505937 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Carthage Middle School held near 176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.5 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 170138505937 · Carthage, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
167 enr · 13.9:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Carthage Primary School (238 students)
Carthage Middle School held near 176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.5 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Carthage Middle School compares
Carthage 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 167 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
167
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Illinois - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,942
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 91.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.6, Carthage Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Carthage Esd 317 reports $11,942 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carthage Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage Primary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carthage Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~167 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carthage Middle School
How many students attend Carthage Middle School?
Carthage Middle School has 167 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carthage, IL. CCD year-over-year: 171 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carthage Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carthage Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% 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 Carthage Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Carthage Middle School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Carthage, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carthage Middle School?
Carthage Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Carthage Middle School rank among public schools in Carthage?
By Resource Investment Index, Carthage Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Carthage, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Carthage Esd 317?
Besides Carthage Middle School, Carthage Esd 317 also operates Carthage Primary School (238 students). See the Carthage Esd 317 district page for the complete list.