Below Average
#3149 of 3,813 schools in IL
Based on limited data
Belle Alexander Elem School
Elementary School · Kewanee Cusd 229 · Kewanee, IL
A Kewanee Cusd 229 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 1st.
1401 Lake St, Kewanee, IL 61443
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IL statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Belle Alexander Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low163/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,306
Median home value
$75,900
Median rent
$782/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
71.9%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61443; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visitation Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| Wethersfield Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–6 | 1.8 mi | 306 | Compare → |
| Neponset Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–8 | Not available | 135 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kewanee Cusd 229
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,322NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Belle Alexander Elem School is listed in Kewanee CUSD 229; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Belle Alexander Elem School
Belle Alexander Elem School is a public elementary school in Kewanee, IL, part of Kewanee Cusd 229, serving approximately 242 students in grades Kindergarten-1st with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,149 of 3,813 schools in IL. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Belle Alexander Elem School
What grades does Belle Alexander Elem School serve?
Belle Alexander Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 1st.
How many students attend Belle Alexander Elem School?
Belle Alexander Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 242 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Alexander Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belle Alexander Elem School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Belle Alexander Elem School rank in IL?
Belle Alexander Elem School ranks #3,149 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Belle Alexander Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Belle Alexander Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Belle Alexander Elem School a charter school?
No, Belle Alexander Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Belle Alexander Elem School a Title I school?
No, Belle Alexander Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Belle Alexander Elem School?
83.1% of students at Belle Alexander Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 1st
- Enrollment
- 242
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Henry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.8%
- Phone
- (309) 852-2449
- Area population (ZIP 61443)
- 13,529
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61443; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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