- Enrollment
- 1,823
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alton, IL
Lovejoy Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Lovejoy Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170360000049
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lovejoy Elem School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Alton · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 230
- students enrolled
Lovejoy Elem School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lovejoy Elem School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Alton, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Lovejoy Elem School grew from 218 students in 2022-23 to 234 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 170360000049 · Alton, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
230 enr · 12.1:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Alton High School (1,823 students)
Lovejoy Elem School grew from 218 students in 2022-23 to 234 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Lovejoy 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 230
Lovejoy Elem School
230 students
What this shows Lovejoy Elem School reports 230 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lovejoy Elem School compares
Lovejoy Elem School is a growing 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
230
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Illinois - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.0%
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.8%
African American 29.1%
Two or More 19.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Lovejoy 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 Lovejoy 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lovejoy 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
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 (~230 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lovejoy Elem School
How many students attend Lovejoy Elem School?
Lovejoy Elem School has 230 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 218 (2022-23) → 234 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lovejoy Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lovejoy Elem School is 12.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 23% 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 Lovejoy Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Lovejoy Elem School is White at 47.8% of enrollment, in Alton, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lovejoy Elem School?
Lovejoy Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Lovejoy Elem School rank among elementary schools in Alton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lovejoy Elem School ranks #2 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 Lovejoy 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.