ÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï

Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7

708 Saint Louis St
Edwardsville, IL 62025-1427
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,292 students in Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7.
Public Preschools in Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 have a diversity score of 0.40, which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 0.70.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
15 Schools
1,386 Schools
# Students
7,211 Students
511,993 Students
# Teachers
442 Teachers
38,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#231 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
36%
27%
37%
30%
62%
50%
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
32%
% Black
8%
18%
% White
77%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,432 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,320 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$126 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$103 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,432
$22,423
Spending / Student
$14,320
$21,662

Best Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
141 Birger Ave
Glen Carbon, IL 62034
(618) 692-7460
Gr: PK-2 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
101 District Dr
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 655-6250
Gr: PK-2 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
400 W State St
Hamel, IL 62046
(618) 692-7444
Gr: PK-2 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
801 Franklin Ave
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-3825
Gr: PK-2 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Midway School
6321 Midway Dr
Moro, IL 62067
(618) 692-7446
Gr: PK-2 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Recent Articles

Year-Round Schooling in 2026: Updated Parent Guide
Year-Round Schooling in 2026: Updated Parent Guide
Explore the latest 2026 data, trends, costs, and parent planning tips in the ongoing debate over year-round schooling vs the traditional calendar.
No Child Left Behind: Past, Present, and Future of U.S. School Policy
No Child Left Behind: Past, Present, and Future of U.S. School Policy
Explore how No Child Left Behind evolved into ESSA, what it means for 2025‑26 schooling, and what parents need to know about testing, admissions planning, and funding.
Understanding Public School Fees & Optional Costs Guide
Understanding Public School Fees & Optional Costs Guide
Discover what public school fees are required versus optional, with 2026 updates for parents, students, and educators on budgeting and planning.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 15 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,211 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in IL)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Quick Links