- Enrollment
- 1,823
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Godfrey, IL
North Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170360005843
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Godfrey · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 549
- students enrolled
North Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Godfrey, IL.
School address
District: Alton Cusd 11 · Illinois
NCES ID 170360005843 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
North Elementary School shrank from 603 students in 2022-23 to 567 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 170360005843 · Godfrey, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
549 enr · 15.3:1 · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Alton High School (1,823 students)
North Elementary School shrank from 603 students in 2022-23 to 567 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
North Elementary 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
- This school 549
North Elementary School
549 students
- East Elementar 415
East Elementary School
415 students
- West Elementar 407
West Elementary School
407 students
- Lewis & Clark 251
Lewis & Clark Elem School
251 students
What this shows North Elementary School reports 549 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Elementary School compares
North Elementary 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 549 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
549
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in Illinois - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.5%
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 + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.4%
African American 33.5%
Two or More 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, North Elementary 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 North Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alton Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lewis & Clark Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Elementary 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
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~549 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Elementary School
How many students attend North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has 549 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Godfrey, IL. CCD year-over-year: 603 (2022-23) → 567 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Elementary School is White at 46.4% of enrollment, in Godfrey, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 North Elementary School rank among public schools in Godfrey?
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Godfrey, 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 Alton Cusd 11?
Besides North Elementary School, Alton Cusd 11 also operates Alton High School (1,823 students), Alton Middle School (1,220 students), and East Elementary School (415 students). See the Alton Cusd 11 district page for the complete list.