Glen Carbon Elementary School

141 Birger Ave
Glen Carbon, IL 62034
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Glen Carbon Elementary School serves 337 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 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Glen Carbon Elementary School's student population of 337 students has declined by 6% 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
337 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Glen Carbon Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
5%
17%
White
83%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.31
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Glen Carbon Elementary School?
337 students attend Glen Carbon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Glen Carbon Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% 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 Community Unit School District 7.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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