Glen Carbon Elementary School

141 Birger Ave
Glen Carbon, IL 62034
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, 
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 363 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Glen Carbon Elementary School's student population of 363 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
363 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Glen Carbon Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
1%
27%
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Black
5%
17%
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White
86%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.26
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Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Glen Carbon Elementary School often compared to?
Glen Carbon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Goshen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Glen Carbon Elementary School?
363 students attend Glen Carbon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Glen Carbon Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glen Carbon Elementary School?
Glen Carbon Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Glen Carbon Elementary School offer ?
Glen Carbon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Glen Carbon Elementary School part of?
Glen Carbon Elementary School is part of Edwardsville CUSD 7 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 363 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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