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Carlinville CUSD 1 School District

829 W Main St
Carlinville, IL 62626-1261
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Carlinville CUSD 1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,295 students in Carlinville CUSD 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Carlinville CUSD 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
1,295 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
97 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Carlinville CUSD 1 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#274 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
38%
27%
31%
30%
62%
50%
87%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
1%
28%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
91%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,215 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,246 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,215
$21,990
Spending / Student
$15,246
$21,244

Best Carlinville CUSD 1 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carlinville Primary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18456 Shipman Rd
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-9849
Gr: PK-2 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Carlinville Intermediate School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
450 W Buchanan St
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-9523
Gr: 3-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Carlinville Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
110 Illinois Ave
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-3106
Gr: 6-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Carlinville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
829 W Main St
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-3104
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Carlinville CUSD 1 School District?
Carlinville CUSD 1 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,295 students.
What is the rank of Carlinville CUSD 1 School District?
Carlinville CUSD 1 School District is ranked #277 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carlinville CUSD 1 School District?
91% of Carlinville CUSD 1 School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carlinville CUSD 1 School District?
Carlinville CUSD 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Carlinville CUSD 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,246 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,295 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 87% (Top 30% in IL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 20%)
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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