Top Rankings
Alton CUSD 11 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,660 students in Alton CUSD 11 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
51爆料s in Alton CUSD 11 School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
11 Schools
4,418 Schools
# Students
5,660 Students
1,884,056 Students
# Teachers
385 Teachers
136,858 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Alton CUSD 11 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#734 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)12%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%
Graduation Rate
72%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.70
# American Indian Students
5 Students
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
32 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
283 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
28%
# Black Students
1,715 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
30%
16%
# White Students
2,885 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
51%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
738 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
233
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
356
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
364
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
395
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
384
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
373
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
427
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
414
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
405
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
400
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
517
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
469
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
480
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
443
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,322 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,314 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$115 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$109 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,322
$21,964
Spending / Student
$19,314
$21,218
Best Alton CUSD 11 School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6800 Humbert Rd
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 463-2177
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 463-2177
Grades: K-1
| 263 students
Rank: #22.
Eunice Smith Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 Henry St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2077
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2077
Grades: K-2
| 191 students
Rank: #33.
Alton High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Humbert Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-2700
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,909 students
Rank: #44.
Mark Twain
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
907 Milton Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2063
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2063
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Gilson Brown Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1613 W Delmar Ave
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 463-2175
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 463-2175
Grades: K-1
| 186 students
Rank: #66.
Lovejoy Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1043 Tremont St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2057
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2057
Grades: K-2
| 234 students
Rank: #77.
East Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1035 Washington Ave
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2130
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2130
Grades: 3-5
| 440 students
Rank: #88.
North Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5600 Godfrey Rd
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 463-2171
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 463-2171
Grades: 2-5
| 567 students
Rank: #99.
Alton Middle School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 College Ave
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-2200
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,219 students
Rank: #1010.
West Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1513 State St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2134
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2134
Grades: 2-5
| 418 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alton CUSD 11 School District?
Alton CUSD 11 School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,660 students.
What is the rank of Alton CUSD 11 School District?
Alton CUSD 11 School District is ranked #754 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alton CUSD 11 School District?
51% of Alton CUSD 11 School District 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 Alton CUSD 11 School District?
Alton CUSD 11 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Alton CUSD 11 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,314 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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