Glen Carbon Elementary School

141 Birger Ave
Glen Carbon, IL 62034
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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)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • 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
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Total Students
318 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Glen Carbon Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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Asian
2%
6%
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Hispanic
6%
29%
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Black
6%
16%
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White
79%
45%
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Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.37
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(22-23)
17.9%
29.7%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
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.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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