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Carruthers Elementary School

PublicRegularGrades 3–5
Murphysboro, Illinois · Murphysboro CUSD 186
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students426
Student:Teacher14.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch93%
Title INo
Carruthers
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
426
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
93%+40pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
3–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Carruthers Elementary School is a public primary serving grades 3–5 in Murphysboro, Illinois. The school enrolls 426 students. It is part of the Murphysboro CUSD 186 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
93% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span3–5
DistrictMurphysboro CUSD 186
County17077
CityMurphysboro
ZIP62966
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172761005285

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment426
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino6.5%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian13.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native71.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races8.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
6.5%
Black
0.0%
Asian
13.5%
Two+
8.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %93%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)