ALBERT CASSENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Albert Cassens Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Edwardsville CUSD 7 school district, located in Glen Carbon, IL with about 512 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 27 teachers, Albert Cassens Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Albert Cassens Elementary School, located in Glen Carbon, Illinois, is a prominent school within the Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for young learners. The facility itself is modern and well-equipped, designed to facilitate a variety of learning styles while providing ample space for both classroom instruction and extracurricular activities.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Albert Cassens Elementary emphasizes the development of the "whole child" by encouraging social-emotional growth, citizenship, and community involvement. The school benefits from a highly active Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO), which plays a significant role in enhancing the school experience through organized events, fundraising, and volunteer support. With its strong connection to the local Glen Carbon and Edwardsville community, the school is consistently recognized for maintaining high educational standards and preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Albert Cassens Elementary at (618) 655-6150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Glen Carbon, IL 62034-8517
(618) 655-6150
ALBERT CASSENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Glen Carbon, IL with about 512 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Edwardsville CUSD 7
- Total Students:
- 512
- Teachers:
- 27.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 512 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ALBERT CASSENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 75.0%
- Two or more races
- 6.6%
- Black or African American
- 6.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.1%
- Asian
- 5.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.8%
- Male
- 48.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.