Enrollment
462
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 170351000033
Altamont Grade School — Altamont, IL
Federal NCES profile for Altamont Grade School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Altamont Cusd 10 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Altamont Grade School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Altamont Grade School reports 462 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 32.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 15% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 10.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Altamont Cusd 10 spends $13,593 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 37.1% from local sources (property taxes), 47.9% from the state, and 14.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Altamont Grade School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 65% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
— 8% below state mean
Top 49% in Illinois — lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$13,593
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 462 Top 65% in Illinois — larger than 35% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Students per teacher 13.5:1 -8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 170351000033
Student demographics
White 93.7%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 10.6%
In-school suspensions 14
Out-of-school suspensions 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Altamont Cusd 10, which includes Altamont Grade School.
$13,593
Per student
-32%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 37.1%
State 47.9%
Federal 14.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Altamont Grade School
How many students attend Altamont Grade School?
Altamont Grade School has 462 students enrolled. It is a other school in Altamont, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Altamont Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Altamont Grade School is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Altamont Grade School?
The largest demographic group at Altamont Grade School is White at 93.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Altamont, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Altamont Grade School?
Altamont Grade School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.