North Elementary School

5600 Godfrey Rd
Godfrey, IL 62035
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 603 students in grades 2-5, North Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 2-5
  • Enrollment: 603 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (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:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

North Elementary School's student population of 603 students has grown by 7% 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
603 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

North Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2589 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of North Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
11%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
15%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of North Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
5%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
30%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in North Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
51%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in North Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in North Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of North Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 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 #2589 out of 3,426 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, Gilson Brown 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 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend North Elementary School?
603 students attend North Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of North Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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 17:1, 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 2-5
  • Enrollment: 603 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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