At a glance
Reported students
344
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois middle enrollment
42nd percentile
Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
575
Carterville Jr High Sch: 344 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
14.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 370
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23.1:1
What the reported data says about Carterville Jr High Sch
Carterville Jr High Sch is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Carterville. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Carterville CUSD 5. NCES reports 344 students for 2024–25.
Among 703 middle schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 413 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, above the Illinois median of 12.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (79.1%) and multiracial (8.1%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Carterville Jr High Sch
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 13%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79.1%
- Hispanic7.6%
- Black2.6%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Carterville CUSD 5
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Carterville Intermediate Sch
Middle · Grades 04–06
500 reported students
Tri-C Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
650 reported students
Carterville High School
High · Grades 09–12
668 reported students
Public schools near Carterville Jr High Sch
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carterville Intermediate Sch Middle · Carterville CUSD 5 | 04–06 | 500 | 0.8 mi |
| Tri-C Elementary School Elementary · Carterville CUSD 5 | KG–03 | 650 | 1.7 mi |
| Herrin Middle School Middle · Herrin CUSD 4 | 06–08 | 513 | 4 mi |
| Carbondale Middle School Middle · Carbondale ESD 95 | 06–08 | 457 | 7 mi |
| Marion Jr High School Middle · Marion CUSD 2 | 06–08 | 742 | 7.3 mi |
| Washington Middle School Middle · Johnston City CUSD 1 | 05–08 | 296 | 9.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Carterville Jr High Sch
What grades does Carterville Jr High Sch serve?
Carterville Jr High Sch reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Carterville CUSD 5.
How many students attend Carterville Jr High Sch?
Carterville Jr High Sch reported 344 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 42nd percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 370 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Carterville Jr High Sch?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 344 students and 23.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Carterville Jr High Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Carterville Jr High Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Carterville CUSD 5 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Carterville Jr High Sch students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
45.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Carterville Jr High Sch in?
Carterville Jr High Sch is part of Carterville CUSD 5, based in Carterville, IL, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Carterville Jr High Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Carterville Intermediate Sch (0.8 mi), Tri-C Elementary School (1.7 mi), Herrin Middle School (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.