Lake County Gazette

Staff at Carthage Elementary School District 317 recently participated in Ed Tomorrow training, focusing on building connections and fostering positivity within the district. The district shared its enthusiasm for introducing new strategies to help students feel supported and connected.

“We encourage all families to take a moment to read the about our staff’s recent Ed Tomorrow training. Our team is excited to bring new ideas into our schools that will help every student feel connected and supported, while continuing to spread positivity throughout CESD #317,” stated the district.

Carthage Elementary School District 317 serves Hancock County, including Carthage Middle School and Carthage Primary School. More information about the district can be found at https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/.

According to data from the Illinois State Board of Education, the district employs 25 teachers who earn an average salary of $44,812 before pension contributions. Of these teachers, 84 percent are women and 16 percent are men. The data also shows that none of the teachers have more than 10 absences in a school year. Further details are available at https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/.

The student population is predominantly White (94.5 percent), with smaller percentages identifying as Hispanic (2.9 percent), Asian (1.1 percent), or Black (0.4 percent). This demographic breakdown is reported by the ISBE at https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/.

In terms of financials, Carthage Elementary School District 317 spent $13,399 per student in 2020, with total expenditures reaching $6,109,921 for that year, according to https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/.