Belle Alexander Elementary School serves 248 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Belle Alexander Elementary School's student population of 248 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Belle Alexander Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
18%
27%
Black
11%
17%
White
65%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Belle Alexander Elementary School?
248 students attend Belle Alexander Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Belle Alexander Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belle Alexander Elementary School?
Belle Alexander Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Belle Alexander Elementary School offer ?
Belle Alexander Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Belle Alexander Elementary School part of?
Belle Alexander Elementary School is part of Kewanee CUSD 229 School District.
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