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#2484 of 3,813 schools in IL
Carrollton Grade School
Elementary School · Carrollton Cusd 1 · Carrollton, IL
A Carrollton Cusd 1 elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
721 4th St, Carrollton, IL 62016
- Math 32% proficient (2021)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carrollton Grade School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 27% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 43% (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
73.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carrollton Grade 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low144/100K
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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
$61,155
Median home value
$117,100
Median rent
$906/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
69%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Evangelist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.4 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 170 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Carrollton Cusd 1
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carrollton Grade School is listed in Carrollton CUSD 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carrollton Grade School
Carrollton Grade School is a public elementary school in Carrollton, IL, part of Carrollton Cusd 1, serving approximately 283 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,484 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carrollton Grade School
What grades does Carrollton Grade School serve?
Carrollton Grade School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Carrollton Grade School?
Carrollton Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carrollton Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carrollton Grade School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carrollton Grade School rank in IL?
Carrollton Grade School ranks #2,484 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Carrollton Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carrollton Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Carrollton Grade School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carrollton Grade School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Carrollton Grade School a charter school?
No, Carrollton Grade School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carrollton Grade School a Title I school?
No, Carrollton Grade School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carrollton Grade School?
73.1% of students at Carrollton Grade 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 283
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Greene County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.2%
- Phone
- (217) 942-6831
- Area population (ZIP 62016)
- 3,650
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 62016; 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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