Goshen Elementary

101 District Dr
Edwardsville, IL 62025

346 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Goshen Elementary School, located at 101 District Drive in Edwardsville, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution within the Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. Serving the local Edwardsville community, the school is integrated into a district that is highly regarded for its commitment to high educational standards, diverse extracurricular offerings, and a strong focus on preparing students for middle school transitions.

As part of the broader Edwardsville school system, Goshen Elementary benefits from the district's focus on innovative teaching strategies and community engagement. The school typically serves students in the early elementary grades, providing a structured curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative expression and physical education. With its location in a well-established residential area, Goshen Elementary acts as a vital hub for neighborhood families, maintaining a reputation for strong parent-teacher partnerships and a dedicated staff committed to student success.

346

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Goshen Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	232
Hispanic	25
Black	43
Asian	16
Two or More	30

White
232 (67.1%)
Black
43 (12.4%)
Two or More
30 (8.7%)
Hispanic
25 (7.2%)
Asian
16 (4.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Edwardsville CUSD 7
Phone:	(618)655-6250
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	346
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 49

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 101