- Enrollment
- 1,823
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alton, IL
Eunice Smith Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Eunice Smith Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170360000056
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eunice Smith Elem School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Alton · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 188
- students enrolled
Eunice Smith Elem School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eunice Smith Elem School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Alton, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-97 students YoY
Eunice Smith Elem School shrank from 288 students in 2022-23 to 191 in 2023-24 (-33.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.8 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-97 students YoY 170360000056 · Alton, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
188 enr · 11.1:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Alton High School (1,823 students)
Eunice Smith Elem School shrank from 288 students in 2022-23 to 191 in 2023-24 (-33.7%). Teacher FTE lost 17.8 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Eunice Smith Elem 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
- East Elementar 415
East Elementary School
415 students
- West Elementar 407
West Elementary School
407 students
- This school 188
Eunice Smith Elem School
188 students
What this shows Eunice Smith Elem School reports 188 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eunice Smith Elem School compares
Eunice Smith Elem 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 19% in Illinois - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
75.5%
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
$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
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.7%
African American 33.0%
Two or More 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Largest group: White at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Eunice Smith Elem 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 Eunice Smith Elem 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eunice Smith Elem 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
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other 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 (~188 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Eunice Smith Elem School
How many students attend Eunice Smith Elem School?
Eunice Smith Elem School has 188 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 191 (2023-24), down 97.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eunice Smith Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eunice Smith Elem School is 11.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 29% 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 Eunice Smith Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Eunice Smith Elem School is White at 44.7% of enrollment, in Alton, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eunice Smith Elem School?
Eunice Smith 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 Eunice Smith Elem School rank among public schools in Alton?
By Resource Investment Index, Eunice Smith Elem School ranks #4 of 6 public 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 public schools in Alton on the city page.
What other schools are in Alton Cusd 11?
Besides Eunice Smith Elem 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.