Carlock Elementary School

Summary:

Carlock Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 120 students in grades K-5 in the small town of Carlock, Illinois. As part of the McLean County Unified School District 5, Carlock Elementary has consistently ranked in the top half of Illinois elementary schools over the past decade, with a current 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Carlock Elementary School stands out for its strong performance in certain academic areas. The school excels in 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts (ELA), with 53.3% and 60% of students, respectively, scoring proficient or better in 2023-2024, outpacing the district and state averages. Additionally, Carlock Elementary shines in science, with an impressive 80% of students proficient or better on the Illinois Science Assessment, significantly higher than the district and state. However, the school's 3rd grade ELA scores lag behind the district and state, suggesting potential areas for improvement in the lower grades.

Compared to nearby schools, Carlock Elementary generally performs better than Fairview Elementary and Oakdale Elementary, which have lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates. But it falls behind the higher-performing Prairieland Elementary and the exceptional Thomas Metcalf School, which is part of the ISU Laboratory Schools district. Carlock Elementary's relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds may contribute to its stronger academic performance compared to some nearby schools.


Detail:

Public K-5

 301 W Washington St
       Carlock, IL  61725-9425


(309) 557-4412

District: McLean County Unified School District 5

SchoolDigger Rank:
728th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,676 Help


Students who attend Carlock Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Parkside Junior High School
High:    Normal Community West High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  120

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.3%
Hispanic:
4.2%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Carlock Elementary School ranks better than 64.8% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 8th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the McLean County Unified School District 5. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.2. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Carlock Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the McLean County Unified School District 5.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carlock Elementary School is $14,676, which is the 6th highest among 16 elementary schools in the McLean County Unified School District 5.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carlock Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Carlock Elementary School 728th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Carlock Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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McLean County Unified School District 5:

SchoolDigger ranks McLean County Unified School District 5 420th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Carlock Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Carlock Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 66.22 831st 2020 58.9%
2004 72.84 601st 2030 70.4%
2005 59.77 986th 2022 51.2%
2006 62.28 976th 2086 53.2%
2007 67.17 811th 2095 61.3%
2008 68.58 781st 2092 62.7%
2009 56.92 1106th 2120 47.8%
2010 77.91 428th 2139 80.0%
2011 83.44 205th 2147 90.5%
2012 76.39 501st 2166 76.9%
2013 80.65 390th 2167 82.0%
2014 83.91 297th 2093 85.8%
2015 67.44 570th 2052 72.2%
2016 74.72 466th 2046 77.2%
2017 79.06 383rd 2044 81.3%
2018 68.31 592nd 2037 70.9%
2019 71.76 529th 2086 74.6%
2021 53.29 795th 1948 59.2%
2022 60.97 740th 2082 64.5%
2023 49.02 974th 2077 53.1%
2024 60.20 728th 2067 64.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carlock Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.53 712th 1765 59.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Carlock Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.83 395th 1964 79.9%
2019 86.97 197th 2019 90.2%
2023 35.75 1188th 1957 39.3%
2024 44.80 983rd 1942 49.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Carlock Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.49 702nd 1972 64.4%
2019 59.33 742nd 2019 63.2%
2021 39.91 940th 1707 44.9%
2022 55.97 771st 1977 61.0%
2023 56.82 751st 1984 62.1%
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Rank History for White students at Carlock Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.00 616th 1463 57.9%
2019 63.06 493rd 1462 66.3%
2021 42.51 731st 1308 44.1%
2022 39.31 896th 1425 37.1%
2023 36.81 945th 1419 33.4%
2024 50.69 684th 1392 50.9%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Carlock Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 135 2 4 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 141
1990 131 2 3 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 136
1991 155 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 159
1992 163 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1993 171 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 176
1994 164 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 170
1995 160 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 165
1996 160 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 165
1997 160 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1998 157 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 160
1999 150 2 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 157
2000 147 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 151
2001 149 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 153
2002 124 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 127
2003 124 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 127
2004 105 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 107
2005 118 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 126
2006 114 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 119
2007 113 6 0 2 1 n/a n/a 1 123
2008 116 17 0 2 0 n/a n/a 1 136
2009 126 22 0 3 0 n/a n/a 6 157
2010 119 14 0 1 0 n/a n/a 4 138
2011 125 12 1 2 0 0 1 0 141
2012 112 14 1 2 0 0 1 0 130
2013 108 13 1 2 0 0 1 0 125
2014 116 14 1 6 0 0 0 0 137
2015 99 9 2 3 0 0 0 0 113
2016 101 10 2 4 0 0 0 0 117
2017 85 10 1 5 0 0 0 0 101
2018 96 7 2 5 0 0 1 0 111
2019 98 6 1 3 0 0 5 0 113
2020 93 3 2 2 1 0 4 0 105
2021 94 5 0 8 1 0 3 0 111
2022 94 2 0 8 0 1 4 0 109
2023 106 3 0 5 0 1 5 0 120

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Carlock Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 141 8.3 16.9 n/a
1990 136 6.7 20.2 n/a
1991 159 7.5 21.2 n/a
1992 168 9.9 16.9 n/a
1993 176 8.9 19.8 n/a
1994 170 7.5 22.7 n/a
1995 165 8.5 19.4 n/a
1996 165 8.5 19.4 n/a
1997 164 8.5 19.3 n/a
1998 160 9.5 16.8 n/a
1999 157 9.9 15.9 n/a
2000 151 7.0 21.6 n/a
2001 153 10.0 15.3 n/a
2002 127 9.0 14.1 13.4
2003 127 9.0 14.1 13.4
2004 107 7.0 15.3 14
2005 126 8.0 15.8 26.4
2006 119 9.0 13.2 24.8
2007 123 8.0 15.4 27
2008 136 7.0 19.4 36.3
2009 157 8.0 19.6 32.5
2010 138 8.0 17.2 26.1
2011 141 8.0 17.6 20.6
2012 130 7.2 18.0 31.5
2013 125 9.6 13.0 33.6
2014 137 8.0 17.1 38
2015 113 8.0 14.1 35.4
2016 117 8.0 14.6 33.3
2017 101 8.2 12.3 31.7
2018 111 7.9 13.9 26.1
2019 113 7.5 14.9 23.9
2020 105 8.1 12.9 24.8
2021 111 n/a n/a n/a
2022 109 8.8 12.3 26.6
2023 120 8.3 14.4 35

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Carlock Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 141 8.3 16.9 n/a
1990 136 6.7 20.2 n/a
1991 159 7.5 21.2 n/a
1992 168 9.9 16.9 n/a
1993 176 8.9 19.8 n/a
1994 170 7.5 22.7 n/a
1995 165 8.5 19.4 n/a
1996 165 8.5 19.4 n/a
1997 164 8.5 19.3 n/a
1998 160 9.5 16.8 n/a
1999 157 9.9 15.9 n/a
2000 151 7.0 21.6 n/a
2001 153 10.0 15.3 n/a
2002 127 9.0 14.1 13.4
2003 127 9.0 14.1 13.4
2004 107 7.0 15.3 14
2005 126 8.0 15.8 26.4
2006 119 9.0 13.2 24.8
2007 123 8.0 15.4 27
2008 136 7.0 19.4 36.3
2009 157 8.0 19.6 32.5
2010 138 8.0 17.2 26.1
2011 141 8.0 17.6 20.6
2012 130 7.2 18.0 31.5
2013 125 9.6 13.0 33.6
2014 137 8.0 17.1 38
2015 113 8.0 14.1 35.4
2016 117 8.0 14.6 33.3
2017 101 8.2 12.3 31.7
2018 111 7.9 13.9 26.1
2019 113 7.5 14.9 23.9
2020 105 8.1 12.9 24.8
2021 111 n/a n/a n/a
2022 109 8.8 12.3 26.6
2023 120 8.3 14.4 35

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Carlock Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis B
201599.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%100.0%100.0%
201696.6%96.6%96.6%96.6%96.6%97.4%
201799.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
2018100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2019100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202194.4%94.4%94.4%94.4%94.4%94.4%94.4%
202293.4%93.4%93.4%93.4%93.4%93.4%93.4%
202394.7%94.7%94.7%94.7%94.7%94.7%94.7%
202495.3%95.3%95.3%95.3%95.3%95.3%100.0%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Carlock Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $152 (1.3%) $11,425 (98.7%) $11,577
2020 $236 (1.7%) $13,378 (98.3%) $13,614
2021 $567 (4.4%) $12,380 (95.6%) $12,947
2022 $567 (4.4%) $12,380 (95.6%) $12,947
2023 $1,082 (8.2%) $12,097 (91.8%) $13,179
2024 $827 (5.6%) $13,849 (94.4%) $14,676

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carlock Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 529th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 974th of 2077 Elementary schools
 21.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Carlock Elementary School)33.317.6
 15.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (McLean County Unified School District 5)3831.5
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Carlock Elementary School)42.95.9
 37%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (McLean County Unified School District 5)48.533.4
 15.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Carlock Elementary School)47.173.3
 26.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (McLean County Unified School District 5)44.738.6
 6.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Carlock Elementary School)72.711.1
 61.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (McLean County Unified School District 5)45.238.4
 6.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Carlock Elementary School)40.918.5
 22.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (McLean County Unified School District 5)4132.2
 8.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Carlock Elementary School)72.751.9
 20.8%
   5th Grade Science (McLean County Unified School District 5)65.363.6
 1.7%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students113120
 6.2%
African American63
 50%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic35
 66.7%
Pacific Islander01
White98106
 8.2%
Two or More Races55
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.9%35%
 11.1%


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Carlock Elementary School ranks 728th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Carlock Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Parkside Junior High School
High : Normal Community West High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 120 students attended Carlock Elementary School.

Students at Carlock Elementary School are 88% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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