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Glen Carbon Elem School

141 Birger Ave, Glen Carbon, IL 62034Edwardsville CUSD 7 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–02Non-Charter
345
Students
Total enrolled
$14,508
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
19.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 26% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 345 students in grades PK–02 in Glen Carbon, Illinois.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,508 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Glen Carbon Elem School is a mid-sized elementary in Glen Carbon, Illinois, serving grades PK–02 with 345 students. The district invests $14,508 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 16% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Glen Carbon Elem School

345
Total Students
19.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
16%
Free Lunch
18
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–02) are served by this school
Gender Distribution173 male · 172 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility16%
National avg 52% · 56 students
Student Composition
86%
Asian3%
White86%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black4%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 171353001641

Academic Outcomes at Glen Carbon Elem School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 40th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 62034

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,508Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,508
State avg
$20,102
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,384
Student Support$2,757
Administration$1,741
Operations$2,176
Other$1,451
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,508 spent per student, an estimated $6,427 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
27%
67%
State government
26.9%
Local (property tax)
66.7%
Federal programs
6.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 16% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Albert Cassens ElementaryWoodland Elementary SchoolColumbus Elem SchoolLeClaire Elem School
+5 more
↓
Middle
Liberty Middle SchoolLincoln Middle School
↓
High School
Edwardsville High SchoolDistrict 7 Alternative SchoolMadison Co Detention Center
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 02
Location—
CountyMadison County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictEdwardsville CUSD 7 →
Phone: (618)692-7460
NCES ID: 171353001641
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Glen Carbon seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Edwardsville CUSD 7
High
Edwardsville High School
2,354 students · 09–12
● 47 opp20% FRL
Mid
Liberty Middle School
896 students · 06–08
● 47 opp18% FRL
Mid
Lincoln Middle School
818 students · 06–08
● 47 opp26% FRL
Elem
Albert Cassens Elementary
470 students · 03–05
● 42 opp18% FRL
Elem
Woodland Elementary School
431 students · 03–05
● 47 opp26% FRL
Elem
Columbus Elem School
378 students · 03–05
● 47 opp24% FRL
Elem
LeClaire Elem School
359 students · PK–02
● 47 opp30% FRL
Elem
Goshen Elementary
357 students · PK–02
● 47 opp22% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
141 Birger Ave, Glen Carbon, IL 62034
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.