Serving 420 students in grades 3-5, Carruthers Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Carruthers Elementary School's student population of 420 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1906
School Calendar
Carruthers Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carruthers Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2394 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
9%
28%
Black
14%
17%
White
68%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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What is Carruthers Elementary School's ranking?
Carruthers Elementary School is ranked #2394 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Carruthers Elementary School?
420 students attend Carruthers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Carruthers Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carruthers Elementary School?
Carruthers Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carruthers Elementary School offer ?
Carruthers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Carruthers Elementary School part of?
Carruthers Elementary School is part of Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186.
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