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East Elementary School

Elementary School · Alton Cusd 11 · Alton, IL

An Alton Cusd 11 elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1035 Washington Ave, Alton, IL 62002

  • Math 11% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 18% proficient (2022)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency18% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$16,310
Chronic Absenteeism34.8%

Students at East Elementary School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency11%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency18%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 57 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 18% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
33%
ELA
41%
2013
Math
29%
ELA
38%
2014
Math
14%
ELA
20%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
19%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
19%
ELA
15%
2020*
Math
11%
ELA
11%
2021*
Math
11%
ELA
11%
2022
ELA
18%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where East Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,656/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,851

Median home value

$114,300

Median rent

$941/mo

College educated

23.6%

Homeownership

63.4%

Poverty rate

20.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62002; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mississippi Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–120.9 mi84Compare →
St Mary SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–81.5 mi286Compare →
Center for Children to Heal and Achieve (ccha)Private · tuition6.5private2–122.4 mi31Compare →
West Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.62–52.4 mi418Compare →

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.

Alton Cusd 11

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#3 of 9
District spending per student
$16,310NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

East Elementary School is listed in Alton CUSD 11; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About East Elementary School

East Elementary School is a public elementary school in Alton, IL, part of Alton Cusd 11, serving approximately 440 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,720 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about East Elementary School

What grades does East Elementary School serve?

East Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend East Elementary School?

East Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 440 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at East Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Elementary School rank in IL?

East Elementary School ranks #2,720 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is East Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

East Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at East Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Elementary School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is East Elementary School a charter school?

No, East Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is East Elementary School a Title I school?

No, East Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Elementary School?

66.4% of students at East Elementary 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
440
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Madison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.8%
Area population (ZIP 62002)
30,036
Area average commute
23.8 min
Area median age
41.5
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.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 62002; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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