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3 schools in Carlyle CUSD 1

Illinois · 926 students · 1 city

For families across Carlyle CUSD 1, public-school options total 3 K-12 schools, with combined enrollment near 926 (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

4-year change in Carlyle CUSD 1

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
926
-110 (-11%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Carlyle CUSD 1 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IllinoisIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
48.9%#102 of 327N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
926#366 of 508#7,229 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#298 of 508N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
12.5:1#169 of 506#2,526 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
53.8%#187 of 456#3,615 of 8,164
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 Carlyle CUSD 1

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 1,071 to 926 students (down 14%) and from 73 to 74 full-time teachers (up 1%), 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.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Carlyle Elementary SchoolCarlyleElementaryPK-04364
Carlyle High SchoolCarlyleHigh09-12281
Carlyle Junior High SchoolCarlyleMiddle05-08281

About Carlyle CUSD 1

Carlyle CUSD 1 is a rural-scale public-school district in Illinois. The district runs 3 schools and instructs approximately 926 students.

In terms of grade levels, Carlyle CUSD 1 comprises 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 309 in this district, meaningfully below the Illinois typical of 480.

Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Carlyle CUSD 1 has shrank 11% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,036 students to 926.

On this page, the community for Carlyle CUSD 1 discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Carlyle CUSD 1?
Carlyle CUSD 1 operates 3 public K-12 schools in Illinois, serving approximately 926 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Carlyle CUSD 1?
Carlyle CUSD 1 includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Carlyle CUSD 1?
Carlyle Elementary School is the largest public school in Carlyle CUSD 1 by enrollment, with approximately 364 students.
What grade levels does Carlyle CUSD 1 serve?
Carlyle CUSD 1 serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 3 schools.