Gillespie CUSD 7

Gillespie CUSD 7 is an active, traditional public school district headquartered at 510 W. Elm Street in Gillespie, Illinois (62033). Classified as a distant town setting within the greater St. Louis metropolitan region, this non-charter district operates three schools that deliver a seamless learning continuum from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district serves as the primary educational hub for the local community, offering accessible administrative contact by phone at (217) 839-2464 and online through its official website at www.gcusd7.org.

According to 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) data, Gillespie CUSD 7 enrolls a total student population of 1,095 children, comprising 594 male and 501 female students. The student body spans 77 pre-kindergarteners, 53 kindergarteners, and a steady distribution across grades 1 through 12, representing a demographic makeup of 1,035 White, 21 multiracial, 19 Black, 10 Hispanic, 4 Asian, 4 American Indian, and 2 Pacific Islander students. To ensure individualized instruction and operational strength, the district employs a robust workforce of approximately 361.34 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This includes nearly 170 FTE teachers, 24 FTE instructional aides, and 167.6 FTE support personnel dedicated to sustaining a comprehensive educational environment.