- Enrollment
- 1,823
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alton, IL
West Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170360004116
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Alton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 407
- students enrolled
West Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Alton, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
West Elementary School held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 170360004116 · Alton, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 13.6:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Alton High School (1,823 students)
West Elementary School held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
West 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
- North Elementa 549
North Elementary School
549 students
- East Elementar 415
East Elementary School
415 students
- This school 407
West Elementary School
407 students
- Lewis & Clark 251
Lewis & Clark Elem School
251 students
What this shows West Elementary School reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Elementary School compares
West Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Illinois - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.1%
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
22
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.0%
African American 29.5%
Two or More 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, West Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alton Cusd 11 reports $16,310 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Elementary 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 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewis & Clark Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West 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
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~407 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Elementary School
How many students attend West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has 407 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% 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 West Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Elementary School is White at 45.0% of enrollment, in Alton, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 West Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Alton?
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary School ranks #1 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 West Elementary 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.