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Carlock Elem School

Elementary School · Mclean County USD 5 · Carlock, IL

A Mclean County USD 5 elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

301 W Washington St, Carlock, IL 61725

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$16,620
Chronic Absenteeism22.6%

Students at Carlock Elem School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

36.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Carlock Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low68/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$117,000

Median home value

$221,600

Median rent

$1,318/mo

College educated

40%

Homeownership

93.2%

Poverty rate

3.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61725; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Congerville Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4K–44.1 mi89Compare →
Olympia North Elem SchEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–54.1 mi289Compare →
Benjamin Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6K–5Not available629Compare →
Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9K–5Not available502Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Mclean County USD 5

Schools in district
26
Rank in district
#16 of 23
District spending per student
$16,620NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Carlock Elem School is listed in McLean County USD 5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Carlock Elem School

Carlock Elem School is a public elementary school in Carlock, IL, part of Mclean County USD 5, serving approximately 115 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,179 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Carlock Elem School

What grades does Carlock Elem School serve?

Carlock Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Carlock Elem School?

Carlock Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 115 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlock Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Carlock Elem School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Carlock Elem School rank in IL?

Carlock Elem School ranks #2,179 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Carlock Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Carlock Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Carlock Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Carlock Elem School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Carlock Elem School a charter school?

No, Carlock Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Carlock Elem School a Title I school?

No, Carlock Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carlock Elem School?

36.5% of students at Carlock Elem 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
115
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
McLean County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.6%
Area population (ZIP 61725)
1,495
Area median age
39.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 61725; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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