Top Rankings
Alton CUSD 11 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,920 students in Alton CUSD 11 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Alton CUSD 11 School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
10 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
5,920 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
398 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Alton CUSD 11 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#771 out of 926 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
32%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)81%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.68
# American Indian Students
4 Students
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
37 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
244 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
27%
# Black Students
1,791 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
30%
17%
# White Students
3,145 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
53%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
698 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
201
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
410
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
404
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
387
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
401
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
405
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
395
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
395
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
468
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
451
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
524
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
461
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
497
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
521
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,429 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,466 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$115 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$109 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,429
$22,162
Spending / Student
$18,466
$21,409
Best Alton CUSD 11 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6800 Humbert Rd
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 463-2177
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 463-2177
Grades: PK-1
| 337 students
Rank: #22.
Eunice Smith Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 Henry St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2077
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2077
Grades: PK-2
| 291 students
Rank: #33.
Alton High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Humbert Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-2700
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,044 students
Rank: #44.
Mark Twain
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
907 Milton Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2063
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2063
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: #55.
Gilson Brown Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1613 W Delmar Ave
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 463-2175
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 463-2175
Grades: PK-2
| 263 students
Rank: #66.
Lovejoy Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1043 Tremont St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2057
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2057
Grades: K-2
| 229 students
Rank: #77.
East Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1035 Washington Ave
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2130
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2130
Grades: 3-5
| 438 students
Rank: #88.
Alton Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 College Ave
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-2200
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,270 students
Rank: #99.
North Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5600 Godfrey Rd
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 463-2171
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 463-2171
Grades: 2-5
| 631 students
Rank: #1010.
West Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1513 State St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2134
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2134
Grades: 2-5
| 417 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alton CUSD 11 School District?
Alton CUSD 11 School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,920 students.
What is the rank of Alton CUSD 11 School District?
Alton CUSD 11 School District is ranked #827 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alton CUSD 11 School District?
53% of Alton CUSD 11 School District students are White, 30% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alton CUSD 11 School District?
Alton CUSD 11 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Alton CUSD 11 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,466 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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