Very Good
#1069 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 28% in state
Carlinville Primary School
Elementary School · Carlinville Cusd 1 · Carlinville, IL
A Carlinville Cusd 1 elementary school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
18456 Shipman Rd, Carlinville, IL 62626
- Math 57% proficient (2021)
- Reading 47% proficient (2021)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carlinville Primary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 5 points since 2018, reaching 52% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,339/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carlinville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,440
Median home value
$132,700
Median rent
$749/mo
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
69.4%
Poverty rate
19.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62626; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Carlinville Cusd 1
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,248NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carlinville Primary School is listed in Carlinville CUSD 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carlinville Primary School
Carlinville Primary School is a public elementary school in Carlinville, IL, part of Carlinville Cusd 1, serving approximately 387 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,069 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carlinville Primary School
What grades does Carlinville Primary School serve?
Carlinville Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Carlinville Primary School?
Carlinville Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 387 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlinville Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlinville Primary School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carlinville Primary School rank in IL?
Carlinville Primary School ranks #1,069 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Carlinville Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carlinville Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carlinville Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carlinville Primary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Carlinville Primary School a charter school?
No, Carlinville Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carlinville Primary School a Title I school?
No, Carlinville Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carlinville Primary School?
59.4% of students at Carlinville Primary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 387
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Macoupin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (217) 854-9849
- Area population (ZIP 62626)
- 7,911
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 42
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62626; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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