Glen Carbon Elementary School serves 318 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Attendance Zone: Glen Carbon Elementary School serves the southern part of its school district in Glen Carbon, IL, covering an attendance area of approximately 8.4 square miles. Families can typically reach the school within 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Glen Carbon Elementary School's student population of 318 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
318 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Glen Carbon Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
79%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.9%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
318 students attend Glen Carbon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Glen Carbon Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glen Carbon Elementary School?
Glen Carbon Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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.
School Reviews
Review Glen Carbon Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
What Makes an Elementary School Feel Supportive?
Discover what makes one elementary school more supportive than another, from teacher relationships and family communication to classroom attention, belonging, student services, leadership, routines, and responsive academic support systems.
Second School Tour: Questions Parents Forget to Ask
A second school tour can reveal what families miss initially. Learn which questions to ask about teachers, support, schedules, safety, communication, programs, and everyday student life before enrolling.
Attendance Policies Are Changing: Parent Guide 2026
Attendance policies are changing across public schools. Learn what parents should examine about absences, tardiness, interventions, flexibility, communication, and student support before choosing a school for their child today.
