publicelementaryGrade 3-5

Carruthers Elementary School

80 Candy Ln, Murphysboro, IL 62966, United States

+1 (618) 687-3231

http://www.mboro.jacksn.k12.il.us/education/school/school.php?sectionid=3

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Carruthers Elementary School Overview

About This School

Carruthers Elementary School is a public elementary in Murphysboro, Illinois, serving 426 students in grades 3-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate 15% proficiency in ELA. The school maintains a staff of 29 teachers and operates with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. The student body is composed of 53% female and 47% male students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 65% White, 15% Black, 12% Hispanic, 8% Two or More Races, and 1% Asian.

426

Total Students

Grade 3-5

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

29 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts15%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 3-5

County

Jackson County

Students per Counselor

N/A:1

Carruthers Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

15%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 14%State Avg: 28%

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Mathematics

N/A

Science

Class Information

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.3:1

State Avg: 13.1:1

Students per Counselor

Carruthers Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$N/A

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1

Students per Counselor:1

Carruthers Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

47.42%

Male

52.58%

Female

Total Enrollment: 426 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White64.55%

Hispanic11.5%

Asian0.7%

Black15.49%

Two or More Races7.75%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carruthers Elementary School

Q: What is Carruthers Elementary School?

A: Carruthers Elementary School is a elementary public located in Murphysboro.

Q: How many students attend Carruthers Elementary School?

A: Carruthers Elementary School has approximately 426 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Carruthers Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Carruthers Elementary School is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about Carruthers Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Carruthers Elementary School - Murphysboro, IL

Quick Facts about Carruthers Elementary School
School Name	Carruthers Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 3-5
Location	80 Candy Ln, Murphysboro, IL 62966, Murphysboro, IL
County	Jackson County
Phone	+1 (618) 687-3231
Total Students	426
Student-Teacher Ratio	14:1
Full-Time Teachers	29
Rating	1/10
ELA Proficiency	15%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Carruthers Elementary School

What is Carruthers Elementary School?

Carruthers Elementary School is a elementary public located in Murphysboro.

How many students attend Carruthers Elementary School?

Carruthers Elementary School has approximately 426 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Carruthers Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Carruthers Elementary School is 14:1.

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