51爆料

Carbondale Education Service District 95

1150 E Grand Ave Ste 2
Carbondale, IL 62901-3422
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Carbondale Education Service District 95 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,618 students in Carbondale Education Service District 95. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
51爆料s in Carbondale Education Service District 95 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
1,618 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
119 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Carbondale Education Service District 95, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#775 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
10%
27%
15%
30%
38%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
11%
28%
% Black
51%
17%
% White
25%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,389 is higher than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,712 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,389
$22,423
Spending / Student
$22,712
$21,662

Best Carbondale Education Service District 95 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lewis School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 S Lewis Ln
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5393
Gr: 4-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1025 N Wall St
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-6226
Gr: 2-3 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Carbondale Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 E Grand Ave
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-2174
Gr: 6-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
121 N Parrish Ln
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5781
Gr: PK-1 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Carbondale Education Service District 95?
Carbondale Education Service District 95 manages 4 public schools serving 1,618 students.
What is the rank of Carbondale Education Service District 95?
Carbondale Education Service District 95 is ranked #776 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carbondale Education Service District 95?
51% of Carbondale Education Service District 95 students are Black, 25% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carbondale Education Service District 95?
Carbondale Education Service District 95 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Carbondale Education Service District 95's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,712 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,618 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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