Carthage Education Service District 317

210 S Adams St
Carthage, IL 62321-1420
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 426 students in Carthage Education Service District 317. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Carthage Education Service District 317 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,395 Schools
# Students
426 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
136,656 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Carthage Education Service District 317, which is ranked within the top 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)
#391 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
22%
27%
34%
30%
45-49%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
8%
28%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
89%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,688 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,683 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,688
$21,990
Spending / Student
$12,683
$21,244

Best Carthage Education Service District 317 Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carthage Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
210 S Adams St
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-3914
Gr: 5-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Carthage Primary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
210 S Adams St
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-9202
Gr: PK-4 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Carthage Education Service District 317?
Carthage Education Service District 317 manages 2 public schools serving 426 students.
What is the rank of Carthage Education Service District 317?
Carthage Education Service District 317 is ranked #399 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Carthage Education Service District 317?
89% of Carthage Education Service District 317 students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carthage Education Service District 317?
Carthage Education Service District 317 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Carthage Education Service District 317's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,683 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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