Eunice Smith Elementary School serves 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 31%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 36%) for the 2015-16 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eunice Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Eunice Smith Elementary School's student population of 291 students has grown by 100% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
291 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Eunice Smith Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)25-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-44%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
27%
Black
39%
17%
White
41%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
How many students attend Eunice Smith Elementary School?
291 students attend Eunice Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Eunice Smith Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 15% 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 Eunice Smith Elementary School?
Eunice Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eunice Smith Elementary School offer ?
Eunice Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Eunice Smith Elementary School part of?
Eunice Smith Elementary School is part of Alton CUSD 11 School District.
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