Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School

213 W Furlong St
Carrier Mills, IL 62917
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 330 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School's student population of 330 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
330 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School is 0.37, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2626 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
6-9%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
15-19%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
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Hispanic
2%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
17%
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White
78%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School's ranking?
Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School is ranked #2626 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School often compared to?
Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Side Primary School, Galatia Grade School Annex, Eldorado Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School?
330 students attend Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School?
Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School offer ?
Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School part of?
Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School is part of Carrier Mills-Stonefort CUSD 2 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 330 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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