Enrollment
230
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lovejoy Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lovejoy Elem School
Lovejoy Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Alton, Illinois, enrolling 230 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 230 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Alton's elementary schools, it stands alongside East Elementary School (415 students): Lovejoy Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.1:1 vs 13.4:1).
Alton Cusd 11 also operates Alton High School (1,823 students) and Alton Middle School (1,220 students) alongside Lovejoy 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 Lovejoy Elem School compares
Lovejoy 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,490
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alton Cusd 11, which includes Lovejoy Elem School.
$14,490
Per student
-15%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.9%
State 40.6%
Federal 15.5%
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 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
- 1,823
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
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 (~230 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lovejoy Elem School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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