Glen Carbon Elem School

141 Birger Ave
Glen Carbon, IL 62034

318 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Glen Carbon Elementary School, located at 141 Birger Ave in Glen Carbon, Illinois, is a primary educational institution serving the local community as part of the Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7. Known for fostering a supportive and nurturing environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for students in the early stages of their education. The campus is integrated into a quiet residential area, reflecting the community-oriented atmosphere that defines much of the surrounding Glen Carbon and Edwardsville region.

The school is recognized for its commitment to student growth, emphasizing both core curriculum standards and social-emotional development. By leveraging the resources of District 7, Glen Carbon Elementary provides students with access to a variety of extracurricular opportunities and academic support systems. The school maintains a strong partnership with local parents and community members, working collaboratively to ensure a positive, safe, and engaging learning experience that prepares young students for their transition into the upper elementary and middle school levels.

318

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glen Carbon Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	250
Hispanic	20
Black	19
Asian	6
Two or More	23

White
250 (78.6%)
Two or More
23 (7.2%)
Hispanic
20 (6.3%)
Black
19 (6.0%)
Asian
6 (1.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Edwardsville CUSD 7
Phone:	(618)692-7460
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
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 47

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 103