Parrish Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Carbondale, Illinois 62901 · Carbondale ESD 95
#1245 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#34775 of 50,301 nationally
About Parrish Elem School
Parrish Elem School is a public elementary located in Carbondale, in the Carbondale ESD 95 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–1. In 2025 it enrolled 466 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 35.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1245th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (47th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 466.
There are 7 schools in Carbondale; Parrish Elem School ranks 4th of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)79.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.0
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 Parrish Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Parrish Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Thomas Elementary School
Carbondale · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
400 students · 3.9 km away
Lewis School
Carbondale · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
325 students · 4.7 km away
Carbondale Middle School
Carbondale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
457 students · 4.9 km away
Carbondale Comm H S
Carbondale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,023 students · 5.5 km away
Gen John A Logan Attendance Cntr
Murphysboro · Public elementary · Grades K–2
400 students · 6.4 km away
Unity Point Elem School
Carbondale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
620 students · 6.6 km away
Giant City Elem School
Carbondale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
218 students · 9.2 km away
Murphysboro Middle School
Murphysboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
422 students · 9.6 km away
Carruthers Elementary School
Murphysboro · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
426 students · 9.8 km away
Murphysboro High School
Murphysboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
565 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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466 students
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466 students
Greenbrook Elem School
Hanover Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
Pleasantdale Elementary School
La Grange · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
466 students
Wagoner Elem
Sauk Village · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
466 students
Wasco Elem School
Wasco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
466 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Parrish Elem School a good school?
Parrish Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 35.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1245 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 Parrish Elem School rank in Illinois?
Parrish Elem School ranks #1245 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #34775 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Parrish Elem School?
Parrish Elem School had 466 students in 2025.
Is Parrish Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Parrish Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–1. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Parrish Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Parrish Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.