Enrollment
193
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 171296001542
East Alton Middle School — East Alton, IL
Federal NCES profile for East Alton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
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: East Alton Sd 13 · 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)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Alton Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
East Alton Middle School reports 193 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% 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 33% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 42.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding East Alton Sd 13 spends $17,325 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 33.3% from local sources (property taxes), 54.2% from the state, and 12.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F), 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 East Alton Middle 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 17% | — | — |
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
10.6:1
students per teacher
— 27% below state mean
Top 13% in Illinois — lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
42.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,325
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
19
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 193 Top 17% in Illinois — larger than 83% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 10.6:1 -27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 171296001542
Student demographics
White 77.7%
African American 15.0%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Largest group: White at 77.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 42.5%
In-school suspensions 19
Out-of-school suspensions 12
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Alton Sd 13, which includes East Alton Middle School.
$17,325
Per student
-14%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 33.3%
State 54.2%
Federal 12.5%
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
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 39:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about East Alton Middle School
How many students attend East Alton Middle School?
East Alton Middle School has 193 students enrolled. It is a middle school in East Alton, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Alton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Alton Middle School is 10.6:1, which is 27% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 33% 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 East Alton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Alton Middle School is White at 77.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in East Alton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Alton Middle School?
East Alton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) 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.