Very Good
#1070 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 28% in state
Carlyle Elementary School
Elementary School · Carlyle Cusd 1 · Carlyle, IL
A Carlyle Cusd 1 elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
951 6th St, Carlyle, IL 62231
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carlyle Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 58% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carlyle Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,101/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carlyle), 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
$80,660
Median home value
$158,400
Median rent
$1,043/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
82.5%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62231; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckemeyer Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–1 | 3.9 mi | 177 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Carlyle Cusd 1
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,425NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carlyle Elementary School is listed in Carlyle CUSD 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carlyle Elementary School
Carlyle Elementary School is a public elementary school in Carlyle, IL, part of Carlyle Cusd 1, serving approximately 357 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,070 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carlyle Elementary School
What grades does Carlyle Elementary School serve?
Carlyle Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Carlyle Elementary School?
Carlyle Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlyle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlyle Elementary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carlyle Elementary School rank in IL?
Carlyle Elementary School ranks #1,070 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Carlyle Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carlyle Elementary 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 Carlyle Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carlyle Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Carlyle Elementary School a charter school?
No, Carlyle Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carlyle Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Carlyle Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carlyle Elementary School?
54.6% of students at Carlyle Elementary 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 357
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clinton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.3%
- Phone
- (618) 594-3766
- Area population (ZIP 62231)
- 6,521
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 62231; 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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