- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170834000450
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 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 26/100 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
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Parrish Elem School held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 170834000450 · Carbondale, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 13.3:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Carbondale Middle School (457 students)
Parrish Elem School held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Parrish Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Parrish Elem School
466 students
- Carbondale Mid
Carbondale Middle School
457 students
- Thomas Element
Thomas Elementary School
400 students
- Lewis School
Lewis School
325 students
What this shows Parrish Elem School reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parrish Elem School compares
Parrish Elem 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 | 466 | top 35% | - | - |
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.
466
Bigger than 57% 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
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
$22,298
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Carbondale Esd 95 reports $22,298 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewis School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Carbondale
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~466 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parrish Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parrish Elem 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 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 26/100 (lower 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 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.
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.