CARRIER MILLS-STONEFORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Carrier Mills-Stonefort Elem Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Carrier Mills-Stonefort CUSD 2 school district, located in Carrier Mills, IL with about 318 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, Carrier Mills-Stonefort Elem Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Carrier Mills-Stonefort Elementary School, located in the village of Carrier Mills, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community within the Carrier Mills-Stonefort Community Unit School District 2. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to providing core academic instruction to students in the primary and intermediate grades, focusing on building essential literacy, mathematical, and social skills in a small-town setting. The school plays a central role in the life of the district, emphasizing a supportive environment where staff and families work together to foster student development and academic achievement.

Geographically situated in Saline County, the school reflects the close-knit nature of the surrounding region. Like many rural Illinois schools, it serves as a community hub that balances state-mandated curriculum requirements with the unique needs of its student population. Through its commitment to a well-rounded elementary education, Carrier Mills-Stonefort Elementary seeks to prepare its students for the transition to middle and high school levels, ensuring they have the fundamental tools necessary for future success in the district and beyond.

For more information, contact Carrier Mills-Stonefort Elem Sch at (618) 994-2413 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.