- Enrollment
- 1,823
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alton, IL
East Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170360005842
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Alton · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 415
- students enrolled
East Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Alton, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
East Elementary School held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 170360005842 · Alton, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 13.4:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Alton High School (1,823 students)
East Elementary School held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
East Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alton High Sch
Alton High School
1,823 students
- Alton Middle S
Alton Middle School
1,220 students
- North Elementa 549
North Elementary School
549 students
- This school 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 East Elementary School reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Elementary School compares
East Elementary 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Illinois - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.4%
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
13
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.3%
African American 33.5%
Two or More 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, East Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Alton Cusd 11 reports $16,310 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alton Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Similar size | 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 East Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,220
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Alton
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~415 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Elementary School
How many students attend East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has 415 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% 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 Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Elementary School is White at 45.3% of enrollment, in Alton, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Alton?
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Alton on the city page.
What other schools are in Alton Cusd 11?
Besides East Elementary School, Alton Cusd 11 also operates Alton High School (1,823 students), Alton Middle School (1,220 students), and North Elementary School (549 students). See the Alton Cusd 11 district page for the complete list.