- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Alton, IL
Eastwood Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Eastwood Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171296001543
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastwood Elem 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
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 393
- students enrolled
Eastwood Elem School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastwood Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in East Alton, IL.
School address
District: East Alton Sd 13 · Illinois
NCES ID 171296001543 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Eastwood Elem School held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 171296001543 · East Alton, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 10.6:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: East Alton Middle School (193 students)
Eastwood Elem School held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Eastwood Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Eastwood Elem School
393 students
- East Alton Mid
East Alton Middle School
193 students
- Washington Ele 130
Washington Elem School
130 students
What this shows Eastwood Elem School reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastwood Elem School compares
Eastwood Elem 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.6:1
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
39.9%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.0%
African American 16.8%
Two or More 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Eastwood Elem School is more mixed than 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 Eastwood Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Alton Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastwood Elem 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 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 (~393 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastwood Elem School
How many students attend Eastwood Elem School?
Eastwood Elem School has 393 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Alton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastwood Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastwood Elem School is 10.6:1, 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 Eastwood Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Eastwood Elem School is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in East Alton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastwood Elem School?
Eastwood Elem 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 Eastwood Elem School rank among public schools in East Alton?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastwood Elem 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 Eastwood Elem School, East Alton Sd 13 also operates East Alton Middle School (193 students) and Washington Elem School (130 students). See the East Alton Sd 13 district page for the complete list.