East Alton SD 13 operates 3 public schools serving 716 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 716 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Madison County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,325 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 33.3% local, 54.2% state, and 12.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $77,467 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 31/100, ranked #541 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
and 41.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 76.1% White, 15.5% African American, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.
Eastwood Elem School accounts for 54.9% of all East Alton SD 13 student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means East Alton SD 13-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
East Alton SD 13 school enrollment varies 3.0× across entities
East Alton SD 13 school enrollment ranges from 130 students (lowest) to 393 students (highest), a spread of 263 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
East Alton SD 13 chronic absenteeism rate is 41.2% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.
East Alton SD 13 has 3 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 other. Total enrollment is 716 students.
How much does East Alton SD 13 spend per student?
East Alton SD 13 spends $17,325 per student. The district has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #541 in Illinois.
What is the average teacher salary in East Alton SD 13?
The average teacher salary in East Alton SD 13 is $77,467 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near East Alton SD 13?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Madison County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of East Alton SD 13?
East Alton SD 13 students are 76.1% White, 15.5% African American, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for East Alton SD 13?
East Alton SD 13 has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #541 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.