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4 schools in Carlinville CUSD 1

Illinois · 1,282 students · 1 city

Carlinville CUSD 1's public-school footprint covers 4 schools with combined enrollment of about 1,282 students, averaging 321 per school.

4-year change in Carlinville CUSD 1

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,282
-31 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Carlinville CUSD 1 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IllinoisIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
46.9%#120 of 327N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,282#278 of 508#6,018 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#201 of 508N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.7:1#316 of 506#3,965 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
45.9%#256 of 456#4,771 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
16.5%#308 of 341#6,050 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Carlinville CUSD 1

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 1,457 to 1,282 students (down 12%) and from 90 to 94 full-time teachers (up 4%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About Carlinville CUSD 1

Across 4 schools, Carlinville CUSD 1 instructs about 1,282 students in Illinois. By footprint it is a sparse district.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Carlinville CUSD 1 is built around 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 321 in this district, noticeably below the Illinois typical of 480.

Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Carlinville CUSD 1 has stayed largely flat since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,313 students to 1,282.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Carlinville CUSD 1 discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Carlinville CUSD 1 run?
Carlinville CUSD 1 has 4 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,282 students in Illinois.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Carlinville CUSD 1?
Carlinville CUSD 1 includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Carlinville CUSD 1?
Carlinville Primary School is the largest public school in Carlinville CUSD 1 by enrollment, with approximately 376 students.
What grade levels does Carlinville CUSD 1 serve?
Carlinville CUSD 1 serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 4 schools.