Excellent
#542 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 14% in state
Jefferson Attendance Center
Elementary School · Carmi-white County Cusd 5 · Carmi, IL
A Carmi-white County Cusd 5 elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
713 4th St, Carmi, IL 62821
- Math 52% proficient (2021)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jefferson Attendance Center score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 48% (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
65.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jefferson Attendance Center 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,595/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carmi), 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
$54,471
Median home value
$107,900
Median rent
$831/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62821; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Carmi-white County Cusd 5
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,809NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson Attendance Center is listed in Carmi-White County CUSD 5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson Attendance Center
Jefferson Attendance Center is a public elementary school in Carmi, IL, part of Carmi-white County Cusd 5, serving approximately 175 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #542 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson Attendance Center
What grades does Jefferson Attendance Center serve?
Jefferson Attendance Center serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.
How many students attend Jefferson Attendance Center?
Jefferson Attendance Center has an enrollment of approximately 175 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Attendance Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Attendance Center is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson Attendance Center rank in IL?
Jefferson Attendance Center ranks #542 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Jefferson Attendance Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson Attendance Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Jefferson Attendance Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson Attendance Center has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jefferson Attendance Center a charter school?
No, Jefferson Attendance Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson Attendance Center a Title I school?
No, Jefferson Attendance Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson Attendance Center?
65.7% of students at Jefferson Attendance Center 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
- 2nd – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 175
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- White County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.3%
- Phone
- (618) 382-7016
- Area population (ZIP 62821)
- 6,896
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 45.6
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 62821; 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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