Bethalto East Primary School
Tel:
(618) 377-7250
- Bethalto East Primary School serves 402 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 80%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 75%) for the 2010-11 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Bethalto East Primary School's student population of 402 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-1 |
| Total Students | 402 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- The diversity score of Bethalto East Primary School is 0.21, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 75-79% | 80% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 70-74% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 26% |
| Black | 4% | 17% |
| White | 89% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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| Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bethalto CUSD 8 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bethalto East Primary School is Civic Memorial High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Wilbur Trimpe Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bethalto Wilbur Trimpe Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 563 students
0.2 miles
910 2nd St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7240 0.2 6-8 563 - Bethalto Civic Memorial High School Grades: 9-12 | 768 students
0.5 miles
200 School St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7220 0.5 9-12 768 - Bethalto Journeys South Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school | 14 students
0.5 miles
101 School St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 210-6485 0.5 Inquire with school 14 - Bethalto Parkside Primary School Grades: 2-3 | 352 students
1.0 miles
600 E Central St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-4100 1.0 2-3 352
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