Carthage Primary School

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Carthage Primary School ranks 1105 th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Carthage Primary School is an elementary school located in Carthage, Illinois, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 245 students. The school is part of the Carthage Education Service District 317, which is ranked 422 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Carthage Primary School faces several academic challenges, with its performance on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) in English Language Arts and Mathematics consistently below the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 28.9% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 48.8% for the district and 41.2% for the state. The school's performance is particularly low in 3rd grade ELA, where only 18.4% of students were proficient or better, compared to 30.6% for the state. In Mathematics, the school's performance is also below the district and state averages, with only 23.7% of students proficient or better in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 19% for the district and 28.4% for the state.

Carthage Primary School has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 37.96% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. However, the school's performance for this subgroup is relatively strong, with the school ranking in the top 25% of Illinois elementary schools for low-income students in the 2020-2021 school year. When compared to nearby schools, such as West Prairie South Elementary School, Warsaw Elementary School, and Hamilton Elementary School, Carthage Primary School's academic performance is generally lower, with these nearby schools having higher proficiency rates in both ELA and Mathematics, as well as lower chronic absenteeism rates.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

210 S Adams St
Carthage, IL 62321-1420

(217) 357-9202

District: Carthage Education Service District 317

SchoolDigger Rank:
1105^th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,843

Students who attend Carthage Primary School usually attend:

Middle:	Carthage Middle School
High:	Illini West High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Number of students: 245

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.0%

Hispanic:

7.3%

Two or more races:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Carthage Primary School ranks worse than 53.5% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.32. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carthage Primary School is $11,843.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carthage Primary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Carthage Primary School 1105^th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Carthage Primary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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Carthage Education Service District 317:

SchoolDigger ranks Carthage Education Service District 317 422^nd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Carthage Primary School

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Rank History for all students at Carthage Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2009	66.38	861^st	2120	59.4%
2010	48.72	1315^th	2139	38.5%
2011	54.60	1175^th	2147	45.3%
2012	50.50	1290^th	2166	40.4%
2013	48.44	1190^th	2167	45.1%
2014	44.29	1230^th	2093	41.2%
2015	73.39	463^rd	2052	77.4%
2016	67.21	609^th	2046	70.2%
2017	56.58	818^th	2044	60.0%
2018	43.47	1087^th	2037	46.6%
2019	66.11	650^th	2086	68.8%
2021	45.74	940^th	1948	51.7%
2022	53.55	871^st	2082	58.2%
2023	44.41	1075^th	2077	48.2%
2024	42.32	1105^th	2067	46.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carthage Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	45.40	916^th	1765	48.1%
2019	74.38	267^th	1816	85.3%
2021	60.17	407^th	1514	73.1%
2022	65.90	407^th	1763	76.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Carthage Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	45.23	1037^th	1964	47.2%
2019	63.79	671^st	2019	66.8%
2021	36.99	994^th	1680	40.8%
2022	49.70	874^th	1970	55.6%
2023	47.34	944^th	1957	51.8%
2024	44.62	987^th	1942	49.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Carthage Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	41.38	1078^th	1972	45.3%
2019	66.50	597^th	2019	70.4%
2021	50.65	726^th	1707	57.5%
2022	55.77	774^th	1977	60.8%
2023	40.74	1099^th	1984	44.6%
2024	39.02	1109^th	1959	43.4%

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Rank History for White students at Carthage Primary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	26.29	1136^th	1463	22.4%
2019	47.57	775^th	1462	47.0%
2021	28.89	994^th	1308	24.0%
2022	35.00	969^th	1425	32.0%
2023	27.62	1086^th	1419	23.5%
2024	26.12	1086^th	1392	22.0%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Carthage Primary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	260	2	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	267
2009	259	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	3	270
2010	266	3	4	2	n/a	n/a	5	280
2011	266	3	0	7	0	0	0	276
2012	249	0	0	7	0	0	0	256
2013	259	1	2	9	0	1	0	272
2014	270	0	3	5	0	0	0	278
2015	264	3	3	3	0	0	0	273
2016	277	0	4	5	0	1	0	287
2017	277	0	4	4	0	1	0	286
2018	254	1	2	2	0	2	0	261
2019	238	0	2	4	0	1	0	245
2020	301	2	3	8	0	2	0	316
2021	223	3	1	11	0	3	0	241
2022	253	2	1	14	0	2	0	272
2023	218	3	1	18	0	5	0	245

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Carthage Primary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	267	13.0	20.5	40.8
2009	270	13.6	19.9	36.3
2010	280	12.6	22.2	44.7
2011	276	14.6	18.9	43.5
2012	256	14.6	17.5	49.6
2013	272	n/a	n/a	47.4
2014	278	n/a	n/a	39.6
2015	273	14.0	19.5	52
2016	287	13.0	22.0	41.8
2017	286	15.2	18.7	44.4
2018	261	15.0	17.3	42.5
2019	245	13.5	18.0	47.3
2020	316	14.5	21.7	38
2021	241	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	272	13.5	20.1	36
2023	245	13.5	18.1	38

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Carthage Primary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	267	13.0	20.5	40.8
2009	270	13.6	19.9	36.3
2010	280	12.6	22.2	44.7
2011	276	14.6	18.9	43.5
2012	256	14.6	17.5	49.6
2013	272	n/a	n/a	47.4
2014	278	n/a	n/a	39.6
2015	273	14.0	19.5	52
2016	287	13.0	22.0	41.8
2017	286	15.2	18.7	44.4
2018	261	15.0	17.3	42.5
2019	245	13.5	18.0	47.3
2020	316	14.5	21.7	38
2021	241	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	272	13.5	20.1	36
2023	245	13.5	18.1	38

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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Year	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Hepatitis B	Varicella	DTP	Pneumococcal
2015	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	16.6%	100.0%	100.0%	16.6%
2016	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	16.1%	100.0%	100.0%	16.1%
2017	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	13.5%	100.0%	100.0%	13.5%
2018	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	15.1%	100.0%	100.0%	15.1%
2019	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	15.0%	100.0%	100.0%	15.0%
2021	97.9%	97.9%	97.9%	97.9%	97.9%	97.9%	97.9%	12.4%
2022	98.8%	98.8%	98.8%	98.8%	98.8%	98.8%	98.8%	15.2%
2023	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	16.3%
2024	98.0%	98.0%	98.0%	98.0%	98.0%	98.0%	98.0%	14.2%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Carthage Primary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$345 (1.6%)	$20,947 (98.4%)	$21,292
2020	$282 (3.8%)	$7,134 (96.2%)	$7,416
2021	$1,404 (13.6%)	$8,922 (86.4%)	$10,326
2022	$1,404 (13.6%)	$8,922 (86.4%)	$10,326
2023	$2,042 (17.9%)	$9,342 (82.1%)	$11,384
2024	$226 (1.9%)	$11,618 (98.1%)	$11,843

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carthage Primary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 650^th of 2086 Elementary schools	Ranks 1075^th of 2077 Elementary schools	20.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Carthage Primary School)	57.9	22.2	35.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Carthage Education Service District 317)	57.9	22.2	35.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	36.4	28.8	7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Carthage Primary School)	38.6	19.5	19.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Carthage Education Service District 317)	38.6	19.5	19.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	40.6	33	7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Carthage Primary School)	42.8	35.6	7.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Carthage Education Service District 317)	42.8	35.6	7.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	36.7	35.4	1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Carthage Primary School)	38.1	26.7	11.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Carthage Education Service District 317)	38.1	26.7	11.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	33.5	27.7	5.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	245	245
African American	0	3
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	4	18	350%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	238	218	8.4%
Two or More Races	1	5	400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.3%	38%	9.4%

Schools Near Carthage Primary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	IAR English Language Arts (2024)							IAR Mathematics (2024)							% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Pneumococcal (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Pneumococcal All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Carthage Primary School	Public	PK, KG-4	210 S Adams St	Carthage	62321	Hancock County	Carthage Education Service District 317	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 357-9202	245	14	18.1	38.0%	218 (89.0%)	3 (1.2%)	18 (7.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	42.3	1105^th of 2067 public elementary schools	46.5%		44.4	1075^th of 2077 public elementary schools	48.2%	30		18.4	39.4					28.9	23.7	23.7					23.7	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	14.2		$11,843	$226	$11,618
Hamilton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	1830 Broadway St	Hamilton	62341	Hancock County	Hamilton CCSD 328	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(866) 332-3880	419	32	13.1	48.0%	379 (90.5%)	7 (1.7%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.7%)	56	799^th of 2067 public elementary schools	61.3%		65.2	645^th of 2077 public elementary schools	68.9%	154	59.6	28.6	47.4	43.2	77.1	55.3	41.9	48.2	25.8	26.3	16.2	20.0	31.6	32.7	26.2	98.3	98.3	98.3	98.3	98.3	98.3	98.3	9.4	31.8	$11,518	$588	$10,930
Southeastern Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	607 N Worrell St	Bowen	62316	Hancock County	Southeastern CUSD 337	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 842-5236	251	20	12.7	64.5%	238 (94.8%)	7 (2.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	27.6	1471^st of 2067 public elementary schools	28.8%		29.8	1401^st of 2077 public elementary schools	32.5%	70	43.3	12.1	30.3	30.0	36.3			27.1	15.2	9.1	3.3	9.1			9.3	99.6	98.9	98.9	98.9	100.0	98.9	99.2	14.8	12.1	$14,325	$1,542	$12,783
Nauvoo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	2461 N State Highway 96	Nauvoo	62354	Hancock County	Nauvoo-Colusa CUSD 325	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(866) 453-2600	203	20	10.4	41.4%	192 (94.6%)	3 (1.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	42.2	1108^th of 2067 public elementary schools	46.4%		37.6	1220^th of 2077 public elementary schools	41.3%	112	46.7	29.4	35.3	25.0	40.0	8.9	33.3	24.6	41.2	5.9	25.0	10.0	13.3	3.0	14.2	97.9	97.9	97.9	97.9	97.9	97.9	97.9	10.3	44.9	$18,370	$895	$17,475
La Harpe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	404 W Main St	La Harpe	61450	Hancock County	La Harpe Central School District 347	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 659-7739	200	16	12.6	53.0%	186 (93.0%)	6 (3.0%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)	42.3	1104^th of 2067 public elementary schools	46.6%		53.1	881^st of 2077 public elementary schools	57.6%	223	50.0	31.6	18.8	27.8	38.9	42.1	40.9	33.9	57.9	37.5	0.0	0.0	10.5	9.1	18.8	96.9	96.4	96.4	96.4	97.9	94.8	97.4	8.9	27.6	$17,462	$1,931	$15,531
Dallas City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	921 Creamery Hill Rd	Dallas City	62330	Hancock County	Dallas Education Service District 327	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 852-3201	169	16	10.9	73.4%	158 (93.5%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	6 (3.6%)	39.6	1161^st of 2067 public elementary schools	43.8%		51.7	903^rd of 2077 public elementary schools	56.5%	258	65.8		42.9	13.3	33.3	15.4	52.1	36.7		42.9	13.3	4.2	7.7	17.4	23.5	96.9	96.9	96.9	96.9	96.9	96.9	96.9	10.4	36.8	$17,180	$2,535	$14,646
Warsaw Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	340 S 11th St	Warsaw	62379	Hancock County	Warsaw CUSD 316	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 256-4281	211	22	9.3	13.3%	202 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	31.1	1366^th of 2067 public elementary schools	33.9%		37.6	1217^th of 2077 public elementary schools	41.4%	149	36.7	15.4	28.1	6.7	27.2			19.1	23.0	21.9	3.3	27.3			18.2	98.7	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	17.3	8.9	$13,325	$907	$12,418
West Prairie South Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	310 S Coal St	Colchester	62326	McDonough County	West Prairie CUSD 103	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(309) 776-3790	177	17	10.4	40.7%	175 (98.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61.9	700^th of 2067 public elementary schools	66.1%		52.3	894^th of 2077 public elementary schools	57.0%	194	55.2	36.8	50.0	62.0	55.6			52.5	47.4	21.4	17.2	16.7			25.0	95.5	95.5	95.5	95.5	95.5	95.5	95.5	14.8	10.2	$17,942	$2,341	$15,600

Frequently Asked Questions about Carthage Primary School

What district is Carthage Primary School in?

Carthage Education Service District 317

What schools do graduates of Carthage Primary School attend?

Students who attend Carthage Primary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carthage Middle School
High : Illini West High School

Is Carthage Primary School a good school?

Carthage Primary School ranks 1105^th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Carthage Primary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 245 students attended Carthage Primary School.

What is the racial makeup of Carthage Primary School?

Students at Carthage Primary School are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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