- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carthage, IL
Carthage Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Carthage Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170138505931
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carthage Primary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Carthage · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 238
- students enrolled
Carthage Primary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carthage Primary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Carthage, IL.
School address
District: Carthage Esd 317 · Illinois
NCES ID 170138505931 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Carthage Primary School held near 250 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.5 → 12.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 170138505931 · Carthage, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
238 enr · 18.3:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Carthage Middle School (167 students)
Carthage Primary School held near 250 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.5 → 12.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Carthage Primary School compares
Carthage Primary 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 31% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 92% in Illinois - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.2%
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
$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 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Carthage Primary 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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carthage Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~238 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carthage Primary School
How many students attend Carthage Primary School?
Carthage Primary School has 238 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carthage, IL. CCD year-over-year: 245 (2022-23) → 250 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carthage Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carthage Primary School is 18.3:1, which is 31% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carthage Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Carthage Primary School is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Carthage, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carthage Primary School?
Carthage Primary 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 Primary School rank among public schools in Carthage?
By Resource Investment Index, Carthage Primary 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 Primary School, Carthage Esd 317 also operates Carthage Middle School (167 students). See the Carthage Esd 317 district page for the complete list.