Top Rankings
Carbondale ESD 95 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,618 students in Carbondale ESD 95 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Carbondale ESD 95 School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,418 Schools
# Students
1,618 Students
1,884,056 Students
# Teachers
119 Teachers
136,858 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Carbondale ESD 95 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#796 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)7%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
46 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
171 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
28%
# Black Students
832 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
51%
16%
# White Students
397 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
25%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
165 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
122
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
170
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
183
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
207
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
159
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
160
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
149
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
160
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
157
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
151
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,389 is higher than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,712 is higher than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,389
$21,964
Spending / Student
$22,712
$21,218
Best Carbondale ESD 95 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lewis School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Lewis Ln
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5393
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5393
Grades: 4-5
| 309 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1025 N Wall St
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-6226
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-6226
Grades: 2-3
| 366 students
Rank: #33.
Carbondale Middle School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1150 E Grand Ave
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-2174
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-2174
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
Rank: n/an/a
121 N Parrish Ln
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5781
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5781
Grades: PK-1
| 475 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carbondale ESD 95 School District?
Carbondale ESD 95 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,618 students.
What is the rank of Carbondale ESD 95 School District?
Carbondale ESD 95 School District is ranked #789 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carbondale ESD 95 School District?
51% of Carbondale ESD 95 School District students are Black, 25% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carbondale ESD 95 School District?
Carbondale ESD 95 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Carbondale ESD 95 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,712 is higher than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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