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Edwardsville CUSD 7

Illinois · Public School District
15
Schools
7,274
Students
$14,508
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
22.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-30pp vs nat'l
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Edwardsville CUSD 7 is a public school district in Illinois serving 7,274 students across 15 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Per-pupil spending of $14,508 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 22% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (15)
Elementary Schools10 schools
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Liberty Middle School06–08896
Lincoln Middle School06–08818
High Schools3 schools
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,508Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
27%
67%
State
26.9%
Local (property tax)
66.7%
Federal
6.4%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (67%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
7,274
Students
22%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate
Opportunity Score47/100
Strengths & Considerations
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 22% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Edwardsville CUSD 7?
Edwardsville CUSD 7 has 15 public schools, serving a total of 7,274 students.
How much does Edwardsville CUSD 7 spend per student?
Edwardsville CUSD 7 spends $14,508 per pupil — 1% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Edwardsville CUSD 7?
22% of students in Edwardsville CUSD 7 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Edwardsville CUSD 7?
No, Edwardsville CUSD 7 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Edwardsville CUSD 7 serve?
Edwardsville CUSD 7 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Edwardsville CUSD 7?
The median opportunity score across schools in Edwardsville CUSD 7 is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.