Alton CUSD 11 School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,247 students in Alton CUSD 11 School District. Alton CUSD 11 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
The top ranked public schools in Alton CUSD 11 School District are West Elementary School, Alton High School and North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in Alton CUSD 11 School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 37% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
| School District Name | Alton CUSD 11 School District |
| School District Phone Number | (618) 474-2600 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (IL) |
| # of Schools | 11 Schools | 4,237 Schools |
| # of Students | 6,247 Students | 1,991,027 Students |
| # of Teachers | 413 Teachers | 127,285 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
Alton CUSD 11 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 863 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #685 out of 944 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 37% |
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Graduation Rate | 81% | 87% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.68 |
| # of American Indian Students | 10 Students | 5,549 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 39 Students | 101,185 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 5% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 170 Students | 521,894 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 3% | 26% |
| # of Black Students | 1,961 Students | 334,408 Students |
| % Black Students | 31% | 17% |
| # of White Students | 3,457 Students | 956,262 Students |
| % White Students | 55% | 48% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 3 Students | 2,078 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 607 Students | 69,651 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 10% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 222 | 79,846 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 425 | 131,781 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 375 | 137,164 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 405 | 139,494 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 472 | 145,006 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 439 | 148,167 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 479 | 150,672 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 461 | 149,061 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 494 | 148,598 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 468 | 150,375 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 529 | 158,615 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 507 | 154,545 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 510 | 149,814 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 461 | 147,873 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 16 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $15,105 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,231. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,725 is less than the state median of $17,733. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (IL) |
| Total Revenue | $94 MM | $14 MM |
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| Spending | $92 MM | $14 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $15,105 | $18,231 |
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| Revenue / Student | $14,725 | $17,733 |
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Alton CUSD 11 School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rank: #11.West Elementary School Math: 28% | Reading: 32%1513 State StRank:6/Top 50%10
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2134
Grades: 2-5 | 586 students
- Rank: #22.Alton High School Math: 25% | Reading: 31%4200 Humbert RdRank:5/Bottom 50%10
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-2700
Grades: 9-12 | 2,007 students
- Rank: #33.North Elementary School Math: 19% | Reading: 28%5600 Godfrey RdRank:4/Bottom 50%10
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 463-2171
Grades: 2-5 | 588 students
- Rank: #44.East Elementary School Math: 18% | Reading: 27%1035 Washington AveRank:4/Bottom 50%10
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2130
Grades: 3-5 | 467 students
- Rank: #55.Mark Twain Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%907 Milton RdRank:3/Bottom 50%10
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2063
Grades: K-12 | 31 students
- Rank: #66.Alton Middle School Math: 16% | Reading: 22%2200 College AveRank:3/Bottom 50%10
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-2200
Grades: 6-8 | 1,408 student
- Rank: #7-117.- 11.2400 Henry St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2166
Grades: PK | 222 students
- Rank: #7-117.- 11.2400 Henry St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2077
Grades: K-2 | 198 students
- Rank: #7-117.- 11.1613 W Delmar Ave
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 463-2175
Grades: K-1 | 235 students
- Rank: #7-117.- 11.6800 Humbert Rd
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 463-2177
Grades: K-1 | 258 students
- Rank: #7-117.- 11.1043 Tremont St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2057
Grades: K-2 | 247 students
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