Carthage Primary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Carthage, Illinois 62321 · Carthage ESD 317
#757 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#23598 of 50,301 nationally
About Carthage Primary School
Carthage Primary School is a public elementary located in Carthage, in the Carthage ESD 317 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 238 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 52.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 757th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 238.
There are 3 schools in Carthage; Carthage Primary School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)43.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Carthage Primary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Carthage Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carthage Primary School a good school?
Carthage Primary School has a Success Index (US) of 52.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #757 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Carthage Primary School rank in Illinois?
Carthage Primary School ranks #757 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #23598 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Carthage Primary School?
Carthage Primary School had 238 students in 2025.
Is Carthage Primary School a elementary school or a high school?
Carthage Primary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Carthage Primary School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Carthage Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.