At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
2,162
NCES CCD 2024–25
Open schools
4
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$10,411
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$6,041
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.
- Students
- 2,174
- Teachers (FTE)
- 133
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.3:1
What current records say about Carterville CUSD 5
Carterville CUSD 5 operates 4 current public-school records serving grades KG–12 in Carterville, Illinois. NCES reports 2,162 students and 144 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
Within Illinois agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 189 of 854 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $10,411 in current expenditure per pupil and $6,041 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 839 of 843 in Illinois. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Reported needs and resources
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 11.7%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 144
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $23,091,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
Carterville CUSD 5
Carterville, Illinois
NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 37.7459, -89.0804
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80.8%
- Hispanic6.2%
- Black3.4%
- Asian3.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Schools by level
Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.
| Level | Schools | Median students | Median ratio | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 1 | 650 | 14.1:1 | 0 |
| Middle | 2 | 422 | 14.4:1 | 0 |
| High | 1 | 668 | 17:1 | 0 |
Explore schools in Carterville CUSD 5
4 current directory entries
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Showing 1–4 of 4 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.
| School | Level / grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carterville High School | High09–12 | 668 | 17:1 | |
| Carterville Intermediate Sch | Middle04–06 | 500 | 14:1 | |
| Carterville Jr High Sch | Middle07–08 | 344 | 14.8:1 | |
| Tri-C Elementary School | ElementaryKG–03 | 650 | 14.1:1 |
Frequently asked questions about Carterville CUSD 5
How many schools are in Carterville CUSD 5?
Carterville CUSD 5 has 4 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 1 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.
How many students attend Carterville CUSD 5?
NCES reports 2,162 students for 2024–25, served by 144 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 189 of 854 Illinois agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 2,174 students in schools that are still open.
What is the student–teacher ratio in Carterville CUSD 5?
The district-wide ratio is 15:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.
How much does Carterville CUSD 5 spend per student?
The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $10,411 in current expenditure per pupil, including $6,041 for instruction. That ranks 839 of 843 comparable Illinois agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.
What is the largest high school in Carterville CUSD 5?
Carterville High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in the district, with 668 students in 2024–25. Size describes the campus, not its quality.
How do I find my assigned school in Carterville CUSD 5?
Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (618) 985-4826 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.
Nearby school districts
Regular Illinois districts with the closest central offices. Office distance is not a boundary comparison.