Enrollment
393
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eastwood Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eastwood Elem School
Eastwood Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in East Alton, Illinois, enrolling 393 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.6:1, Eastwood Elem 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.
With 393 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 43/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
East Alton Sd 13 also operates East Alton Middle School (193 students) and Washington Elem School (130 students) alongside Eastwood Elem 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 Eastwood Elem School compares
Eastwood Elem 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Alton Sd 13, which includes Eastwood Elem 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 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
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 43.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary 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 (~393 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in East Alton on the city page.
Is Eastwood Elem School a good school?
Eastwood Elem 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 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.
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