Serving 376 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 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carlinville Primary School's student population of 376 students has grown by 11% 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
376 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
We are Carlinville
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of Carlinville Primary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. 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
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
88%
45%
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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?
376 students attend Carlinville Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Carlinville Primary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
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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