Serving 387 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Carlinville Primary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carlinville Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Carlinville Primary School's student population of 387 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
387 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Carlinville Primary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
3%
16%
White
87%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Carlinville Primary School?
387 students attend Carlinville Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Carlinville Primary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carlinville Primary School?
Carlinville Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carlinville Primary School offer ?
Carlinville Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Carlinville Primary School part of?
Carlinville Primary School is part of Carlinville CUSD 1 School District.
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