East Alton SD 13 School District

210 E Saint Louis Ave
East Alton, IL 62024-1455
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 716 students in East Alton SD 13 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in East Alton SD 13 School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,388 Schools
# Students
716 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

East Alton SD 13 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#672 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
19%
27%
16%
30%
35-39%
50%
(2022-23)
36.4%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
1%
29%
% Black
16%
16%
% White
75%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,401 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,704 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,401
$22,456
Spending / Student
$19,704
$21,694

Best East Alton SD 13 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Alton Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 3rd St
East Alton, IL 62024
(618) 433-2201
Gr: 6-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Eastwood Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1030 3rd St
East Alton, IL 62024
(618) 433-2101
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
210 E Saint Louis Ave
East Alton, IL 62024
(618) 433-2001
Gr: PK | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Alton SD 13 School District?
East Alton SD 13 School District manages 3 public schools serving 716 students.
What is the rank of East Alton SD 13 School District?
East Alton SD 13 School District is ranked #675 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in East Alton SD 13 School District?
75% of East Alton SD 13 School District students are White, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Alton SD 13 School District?
East Alton SD 13 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is East Alton SD 13 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,704 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 716 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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