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Carthage Elementary School District 317, Illinois

Carthage Elementary School District 317 is an elementary school district in Hancock County, Illinois, for grades Pre-K to 8. About 3,687 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 178 sq mi (462 km²) of land.

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Carthage Elementary School District 317 in Illinois
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
3,687 ± 159
Grades
Pre-K to 8
Type
Elementary school district
County
Hancock County
Land area
178 sq mi (462 km²)
Median household income
$77,381 ± $10,121
Median home value
$121,700 ± $13,504
Water area
0.2 sq mi (0.53 km²)
State
Illinois
Census code (GEOID)
1701385
Coordinates (central point)
40.402435, -91.103828
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These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Carthage Elementary School District 317, largest first

  1. Carthage Township2,922 people
  2. Carthage (city)2,291 people
  3. Prairie Township382 people
  4. Harmony Township243 people
  5. Rock Creek Township195 people
  6. Pilot Grove Township178 people
  7. Hancock Township118 people
  8. Ferris (village)105 people
  9. Bentley (town)22 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering elementary school districts, nearest first

  1. La Harpe Community School District 34713 mi northeast

These share a boundary with Carthage Elementary School District 317. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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