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#1379 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 36% in state
Albert Cassens Elementary
Elementary School · Edwardsville Cusd 7 · Glen Carbon, IL
An Edwardsville Cusd 7 elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1014 Glen Crossing Rd, Glen Carbon, IL 62034
- Math 43% proficient (2021)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Albert Cassens Elementary score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Albert Cassens Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,168/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glen Carbon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,366
Median home value
$274,300
Median rent
$1,100/mo
College educated
49.4%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62034; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryville Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 534 | Compare → |
| Maryville Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–4 | 2.5 mi | 381 | Compare → |
| St Marys SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 2.9 mi | 172 | Compare → |
| Silver Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 751 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Edwardsville Cusd 7
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #2 of 13
- District spending per student
- $14,335NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Albert Cassens Elementary is listed in Edwardsville CUSD 7; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Albert Cassens Elementary
Albert Cassens Elementary is a public elementary school in Glen Carbon, IL, part of Edwardsville Cusd 7, serving approximately 478 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,379 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Albert Cassens Elementary
What grades does Albert Cassens Elementary serve?
Albert Cassens Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Albert Cassens Elementary?
Albert Cassens Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 478 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albert Cassens Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Albert Cassens Elementary is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Albert Cassens Elementary rank in IL?
Albert Cassens Elementary ranks #1,379 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Albert Cassens Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Albert Cassens Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Albert Cassens Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Albert Cassens Elementary has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Albert Cassens Elementary a charter school?
No, Albert Cassens Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Albert Cassens Elementary a Title I school?
No, Albert Cassens Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Albert Cassens Elementary?
17.8% of students at Albert Cassens Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 478
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (618) 655-6150
- Area population (ZIP 62034)
- 14,519
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62034; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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