About This School
Public School | Grades PK-4 | Carthage ESD 317
Carthage Primary School is located in Carthage, IL and is one of 2 elementary schools in Carthage Esd 317. It is a public school that serves 276 students in grades PK-4.
Carthage Primary School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Carthage Primary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Carthage Primary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Carthage Primary School's students and teachers. more
Carthage Primary School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Carthage Primary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Carthage Primary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Carthage Primary School's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| Hamilton Elementary School 10.5 miles |  |
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| George Washington Elementary School 13.2 miles |  |
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| Nauvoo Elementary School 13.5 miles |  |
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| Wells-Carey Elementary School 13.6 miles | |
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Carthage Primary School
Mr. Jay Day: A very positive, students first school, which has some of the best teachers you could ask for.
My only concern is the turnover of principals. My son is in 3rd grade and is on his third principal already.
My only concern is the turnover of principals. My son is in 3rd grade and is on his third principal already.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 276
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Carthage Primary School had 43% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Illinois had 44% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
96%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
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19:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Carthage Primary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the ISAT
What is it?
The ISAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 4 and 7 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels: academic warning, below standards, meets standards and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
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