Belle Alexander Elementary School serves 241 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Attendance Zone: Belle Alexander Elementary School serves the entire Kewanee, IL district, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 89 square miles. Most areas are within a 10-15 minute drive, with the furthest reach being about 10.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Belle Alexander Elementary School's student population of 241 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
241 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Belle Alexander Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
21%
29%
Black
10%
16%
White
57%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.9%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
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?
241 students attend Belle Alexander Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Belle Alexander Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Belle Alexander Elementary School?
Belle Alexander Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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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