North Elementary School serves 631 students in grades 2-5.
North Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 631 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
North Elementary School's student population of 631 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
631 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
North Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of North Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3104 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
32%

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%

Hispanic
4%
27%

Black
29%
17%

White
53%
47%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
2%

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 is North Elementary School's ranking?
North Elementary School is ranked #3104 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are North Elementary School often compared to?
North Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewis & Clark Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend North Elementary School?
631 students attend North Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of North Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 13% 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 North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Elementary School offer ?
North Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is North Elementary School part of?
North Elementary School is part of Alton CUSD 11 School District.
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