Carruthers Elementary School
Murphysboro, IL · Murphysboro CUSD 186 · Grades 3 - 5
1,478th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 30%· Stable
Carruthers Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Carruthers Elementary School 1,478th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 30% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 28th in 2019 to 30th in 2025.
Carruthers Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Carruthers Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 420 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3.6% | 67.9% | ▲ 64.3 pts | |
| Black | 0.7% | 13.6% | ▲ 12.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 86.5% | 9.5% | ▼ 77.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.1% | 8.8% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Carruthers Elementary School
Typical home value $120K in zip 62966 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Carruthers Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Gen John A Logan Attendance CntrMurphysboro CUSD 186 · 2.3 mi away
- –Parrish Elem SchoolCarbondale ESD 95 · 6.1 mi away
- 3DeSoto Elementary SchoolDeSoto Cons SD 86 · 6.8 mi away1,620th of 2,105
ELA 36% · Math 18% - 2Thomas Elementary SchoolCarbondale ESD 95 · 7.7 mi away1,805th of 2,105
ELA 25% · Math 18% - 3Elverado Intermediate SchoolElverado CUSD 196 · 8.6 mi away1,542nd of 2,105
ELA 29% · Math 30% - 2Lewis SchoolCarbondale ESD 95 · 8.8 mi away1,773rd of 2,105
ELA 30% · Math 15% - 7Unity Point Elem SchoolUnity Point CCSD 140 · 9.7 mi away796th of 2,105
ELA 63% · Math 39% - –Elverado Primary SchoolElverado CUSD 196 · 10.6 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Carruthers Elementary School in?
Carruthers Elementary School is part of the Murphysboro CUSD 186 district in Murphysboro, Illinois.
Is Carruthers Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Carruthers Elementary School 1,478th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 30% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Carruthers Elementary School?
White 68%, Black 14%, Two or more races 10%, Hispanic 9% (420 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Carruthers Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62966 is $120K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.