- Enrollment
- 1,823
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alton, IL
Alton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Alton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170360005841
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alton Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Alton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 1,220
- students enrolled
Alton Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alton Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Alton, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Alton Middle School held near 1,219 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 93.0 → 89.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 170360005841 · Alton, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,220 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Alton High School (1,823 students)
Alton Middle School held near 1,219 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 93.0 → 89.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Alton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alton High Sch
Alton High School
1,823 students
- This school
Alton Middle School
1,220 students
- North Elementa 549
North Elementary School
549 students
- East Elementar 415
East Elementary School
415 students
- West Elementar 407
West Elementary School
407 students
- Lewis & Clark 251
Lewis & Clark Elem School
251 students
What this shows Alton Middle School reports 1,220 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alton Middle School compares
Alton Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,220 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,220
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Illinois - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,310
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat 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
276
in-school suspensions + 193 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.5%
African American 29.0%
Two or More 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Alton Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alton Cusd 11 reports $16,310 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewis & Clark Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,220 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alton Middle School
How many students attend Alton Middle School?
Alton Middle School has 1,220 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 1,241 (2022-23) → 1,219 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alton Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Alton Middle School is White at 51.5% of enrollment, in Alton, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alton Middle School?
Alton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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).
How does Alton Middle School rank among public schools in Alton?
By Resource Investment Index, Alton Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Alton, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Alton on the city page.
What other schools are in Alton Cusd 11?
Besides Alton Middle School, Alton Cusd 11 also operates Alton High School (1,823 students), North Elementary School (549 students), and East Elementary School (415 students). See the Alton Cusd 11 district page for the complete list.