At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
620
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
55%+1.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level
Overview
Unity Point Elem School is a public primary in Carbondale, Illinois. The school enrolls 620 students. It is part of the Unity Point CCSD 140 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictUnity Point CCSD 140
County17077
CityCarbondale
ZIP62903
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173993004010
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment620
White55.2%
Hispanic / Latino14.5%
Black / African American14.4%
Asian6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races9.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
55.2%
Hispanic
14.5%
Black
14.4%
Asian
6.1%
Two+
9.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.