- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · East Alton, IL
East Alton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Alton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171296001542
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Alton Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in East Alton · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 193
- students enrolled
East Alton Middle School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Alton Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in East Alton, IL.
School address
District: East Alton Sd 13 · Illinois
NCES ID 171296001542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
East Alton Middle School shrank from 191 students in 2022-23 to 181 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.7 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 171296001542 · East Alton, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
193 enr · 10.7:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastwood Elem School (393 students)
East Alton Middle School shrank from 191 students in 2022-23 to 181 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 18.7 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
East Alton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastwood Elem
Eastwood Elem School
393 students
- This school
East Alton Middle School
193 students
- Washington Ele 130
Washington Elem School
130 students
What this shows East Alton Middle School reports 193 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Alton Middle School compares
East Alton Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 15% in Illinois - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.5%
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
$17,061
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 37.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.0, East Alton Middle School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for East Alton Sd 13 reports $17,061 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Alton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Alton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 43.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~193 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 191 (2022-23) → 181 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Alton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Alton Middle School is 10.7:1, which is 24% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 32% 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 East Alton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Alton Middle School is White at 77.7% of enrollment, 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 (lower 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 East Alton Middle School rank among public schools in East Alton?
By Resource Investment Index, East Alton Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in East Alton, 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 East Alton Sd 13?
Besides East Alton Middle School, East Alton Sd 13 also operates Eastwood Elem School (393 students) and Washington Elem School (130 students). See the East Alton Sd 13 district page for the complete list.