Enrollment
193
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Alton Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Alton Middle School
East Alton Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in East Alton, Illinois, enrolling 193 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.7:1, East Alton Middle School is leaner than roughly 85% of Illinois schools and 24% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Enrollment of 193 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 37/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
East Alton Sd 13 also operates Eastwood Elem School (393 students) and Washington Elem School (130 students) alongside East Alton Middle School.
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 East Alton Middle School compares
East Alton Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,588
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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
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
- 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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Alton Sd 13, which includes East Alton Middle School.
$15,588
Per student
-9%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 43.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar middle 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 (~193 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Next steps
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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 10.7:1, 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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in East Alton on the city page.
Is East Alton Middle School a good school?
East Alton Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of 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 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.
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