Very Good
#1072 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 28% in state
Tri-c Elementary School
Elementary School · Carterville Cusd 5 · Carterville, IL
A Carterville Cusd 5 elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1405 W Grand Ave, Carterville, IL 62918
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tri-c Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 60% (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
42.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Tri-c Elementary 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,975
Median home value
$183,200
Median rent
$909/mo
College educated
42.8%
Homeownership
67.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62918; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herrin C U S D 4 Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 2–5 | 4.6 mi | 721 | Compare → |
| Unity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 4.6 mi | 169 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Carterville Cusd 5
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,411NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tri-c Elementary School is listed in Carterville CUSD 5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tri-c Elementary School
Tri-c Elementary School is a public elementary school in Carterville, IL, part of Carterville Cusd 5, serving approximately 657 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,072 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tri-c Elementary School
What grades does Tri-c Elementary School serve?
Tri-c Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Tri-c Elementary School?
Tri-c Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 657 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri-c Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tri-c Elementary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tri-c Elementary School rank in IL?
Tri-c Elementary School ranks #1,072 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Tri-c Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tri-c 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 Tri-c Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tri-c Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tri-c Elementary School a charter school?
No, Tri-c Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tri-c Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Tri-c Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tri-c Elementary School?
42.6% of students at Tri-c 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
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 657
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Williamson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (618) 985-8742
- Area population (ZIP 62918)
- 10,521
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 62918; 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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