- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bethalto, IL
Bethalto East Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Bethalto East Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170612000296
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethalto East Primary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Bethalto · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 387
- students enrolled
Bethalto East Primary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bethalto East Primary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Bethalto, IL.
School address
District: Bethalto Cusd 8 · Illinois
NCES ID 170612000296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Bethalto East Primary School held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 170612000296 · Bethalto, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Civic Memorial High School (760 students)
Bethalto East Primary School held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Bethalto East Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Civic Memorial
Civic Memorial High School
760 students
- Wilbur Trimpe
Wilbur Trimpe Middle School
556 students
- This school
Bethalto East Primary School
387 students
- Meadowbrook In
Meadowbrook Intermediate Sch
344 students
- Parkside Prima
Parkside Primary School
321 students
What this shows Bethalto East Primary School reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bethalto East Primary School compares
Bethalto East Primary 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Illinois - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$14,496
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.8%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Bethalto East Primary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Bethalto Cusd 8 reports $14,496 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bethalto East Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Memorial High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilbur Trimpe Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowbrook Intermediate Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkside Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bethalto East Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~387 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bethalto East Primary School
How many students attend Bethalto East Primary School?
Bethalto East Primary School has 387 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bethalto, IL. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethalto East Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethalto East Primary School is 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethalto East Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Bethalto East Primary School is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Bethalto, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethalto East Primary School?
Bethalto East Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Bethalto East Primary School rank among public schools in Bethalto?
By Resource Investment Index, Bethalto East Primary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Bethalto, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bethalto Cusd 8?
Besides Bethalto East Primary School, Bethalto Cusd 8 also operates Civic Memorial High School (760 students), Wilbur Trimpe Middle School (556 students), and Meadowbrook Intermediate Sch (344 students). See the Bethalto Cusd 8 district page for the complete list.