Enrollment
462
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Altamont Grade School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Altamont Grade School
Altamont Grade School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Altamont, Illinois, enrolling 462 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 462 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Altamont Cusd 10 spends $11,448 per pupil, 33% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district, Altamont Cusd 10, also runs Altamont High School (222 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Altamont Grade School compares
Altamont Grade School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,448
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Altamont Cusd 10, which includes Altamont Grade School.
$11,448
Per student
-33%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~462 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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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 public school in Altamont, IL.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Altamont Grade School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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