Total enrollment
795
-55 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Glen Carbon
Illinois · Public K-12
Glen Carbon, Illinois reports 2 public K-12 schools to NCES, totaling roughly 795 students (2 elementary).
7-year change in Glen Carbon
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
75%
was 80%
% Hispanic
6%
was 5%
% Black
7%
was 6%
% Asian
3%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
13,977
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
795
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Cassens Elementary | Elementary | 03-05 | 477 |
| Glen Carbon Elem School | Elementary | PK-02 | 318 |
About Glen Carbon
Glen Carbon is a rural-scale Illinois city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 795 students total.
Schools in Glen Carbon average about 398 students each, 17% below the Illinois norm.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Glen Carbon has decreased 6% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 850 students to 795. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 80% to 75%.
On this page, the community for Glen Carbon discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.