- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Altamont, IL
Altamont Grade School
Federal NCES profile for Altamont Grade School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170351000033
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Altamont Grade School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 462
- students enrolled
Altamont Grade School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Altamont Cusd 10 · Illinois
NCES ID 170351000033 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Altamont Grade School grew from 433 students in 2022-23 to 470 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 170351000033 · Altamont, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Altamont High School (222 students)
Altamont Grade School grew from 433 students in 2022-23 to 470 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 37.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Altamont Grade School compares
Altamont Grade School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Illinois - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,800
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 12.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.1, Altamont Grade School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Altamont Cusd 10 reports $12,800 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Altamont Grade School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altamont High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Altamont Grade School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Altamont Grade School
How many students attend Altamont Grade School?
Altamont Grade School has 462 students enrolled. It is a public school in Altamont, IL. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Altamont Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Altamont Grade School is 14.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Altamont Grade School?
The largest demographic group at Altamont Grade School is White at 93.7% of enrollment, in Altamont, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Altamont Grade School?
Altamont Grade School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Altamont Cusd 10?
Besides Altamont Grade School, Altamont Cusd 10 also operates Altamont High School (222 students). See the Altamont Cusd 10 district page for the complete list.