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Carruthers Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades 3–5
80 Candy Ln, Murphysboro, IL 62966 · (618) 687-3231 · Part of Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186
Students
426
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
93%
Setting
Town
Grades
3–5
What stands out about Carruthers Elementary School
- Math proficiency 15 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 20 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 12.1% since 2020
- Next stop for Murphysboro kids: Murphysboro Middle School
On the path
Where Murphysboro kids come from and go next.
K–2Gen John A Logan Attendance Cntr400 students
3–5Carruthers Elementary SchoolYou are here
6–8Murphysboro Middle School422 students
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency11%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts11%
State average 30.7%
Location
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80 Candy Ln, Murphysboro
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 3137
Grade 4136
Grade 5153
Enrollment over time
380’20
394’21
406’22
420’23
426’24
Up 12.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 65%Black 15%Hispanic 12%Two or more races 8%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.