Enrollment
466
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carbondale, IL
Parrish Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Parrish Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170834000450
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parrish Elem School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Carbondale · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 466
- students enrolled
Parrish Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parrish Elem School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Carbondale, IL.
School address
District: Carbondale Esd 95 · Illinois
NCES ID 170834000450 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parrish Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parrish Elem School
Parrish Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Carbondale, Illinois, enrolling 466 students.
At 14.1:1, 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.
Enrollment of 466 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by African American (53%) and White (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Carbondale Esd 95 spends $21,377 per pupil, 25% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Carbondale's public schools, it stands alongside Unity Point Elem School (620 students): Parrish Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.1:1 vs 12.7:1).
Carbondale Esd 95 also operates Carbondale Middle School (457 students) and Thomas Elementary School (400 students) alongside Parrish Elem 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 Parrish Elem School compares
Parrish Elem 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Illinois - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,377
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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
African American 53.0%
White 21.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Parrish Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carbondale Esd 95, which includes Parrish Elem School.
$21,377
Per student
+25%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.6%
State 30.1%
Federal 21.3%
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 Parrish Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbondale Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lewis School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parrish Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Carbondale
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Parrish Elem School
How many students attend Parrish Elem School?
Parrish Elem School has 466 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carbondale, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parrish Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parrish Elem School is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parrish Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Parrish Elem School is African American at 53.0% of enrollment, in Carbondale, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parrish Elem School?
Parrish Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Parrish Elem School rank among schools in Carbondale?
By Resource Investment Index, Parrish Elem School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Carbondale, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Carbondale on the city page.
Is Parrish Elem School a good school?
Parrish Elem School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. 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 Carbondale Esd 95?
Besides Parrish Elem School, Carbondale Esd 95 also operates Carbondale Middle School (457 students), Thomas Elementary School (400 students), and Lewis School (325 students). See the Carbondale Esd 95 district page for the complete list.
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