Public schools in Carmi, IL
7 open public schools with an address in Carmi, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,282
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Carmi public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Carmi, IL: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,282 students, an average of 183 per school. The largest campus is Carmi-White County High School (419 students), and the largest elementary school is Lincoln Attendance Center (176).
Every listed school belongs to Carmi-White County CUSD 5. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 52% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Carmi
Elementary schools in Carmi
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Attendance Center Carmi-White County CUSD 5 | 02–03 | 158 | 13.2:1 | |
| Lincoln Attendance Center Carmi-White County CUSD 5 | PK–01 | 176 | 10.4:1 |
Middle schools in Carmi
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmi White Cnty Jr High Sch Carmi-White County CUSD 5 | 07–08 | 188 | 12.6:1 | |
| Washington Attendance Center Carmi-White County CUSD 5 | 04–06 | 269 | 14.4:1 |
High schools in Carmi
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmi-White County High School Carmi-White County CUSD 5 | 09–12 | 419 | 15:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Carmi
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville Attendance Center Carmi-White County CUSD 5 · Alternative School | 01–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Prekindergarten Facility Carmi-White County CUSD 5 | PK–PK | 72 | 24:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White92.1%
- Hispanic2%
- Black1.1%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Carmi schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,282 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Carmi
How many public schools are in Carmi, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Carmi: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 1,282 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Carmi?
All listed public schools with an address in Carmi belong to Carmi-White County CUSD 5. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Carmi?
Carmi-White County High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Carmi, with 419 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Carmi?
No school with an address in Carmi is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Illinois.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Carmi schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Carmi public schools is 13.2:1, similar to the Illinois school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Carmi guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Illinois cities