Parrish Elem School

www.ces95.org

466 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Parrish Elementary School, located in Carbondale, Illinois, is a public school serving students in the Carbondale Elementary School District 95. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education in a supportive community environment, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to middle school.

As part of the Carbondale community, Parrish Elementary benefits from its proximity to the local university district and regional resources, which often contribute to a diverse student body. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that includes core academic subjects alongside enrichment opportunities, aiming to foster a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be engaged, respectful, and responsible learners.

466

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parrish Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	99
Hispanic	58
Black	247
Asian	12
Two or More	49
American Indian	1

Black
247 (53.0%)
White
99 (21.2%)
Hispanic
58 (12.4%)
Two or More
49 (10.5%)
Asian
12 (2.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Carbondale ESD 95
Phone:	(618)457-5781
Website:	http://www.ces95.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 115

Kindergarten 184

Grade 1 167