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Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130

1062 Boskydell Rd
Carbondale, IL 62902-7743
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 242 students in Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,391 Schools
# Students
242 Students
1,844,930 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
136,596 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#62 out of 865 school districts
(Top 10%)
47%
27%
55-59%
30%
70-79%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
7%
28%
% Black
4%
17%
% White
78%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,240 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,430. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,442 is less than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,240
$22,430
Spending / Student
$13,442
$21,668

Best Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130 Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Giant City Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1062 Boskydell Rd
Carbondale, IL 62902
(618) 457-5391
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130?
Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130 manages 1 public schools serving 242 students.
What is the rank of Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130?
Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130 is ranked #65 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130?
78% of Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130 students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130?
Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,442 is less than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 242 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 10% in IL
  • : 47% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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