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Public elementary school · Alton Cusd 11 · Alton, Illinois

Eunice Smith Elem School

Eunice Smith Elem School rates 3.2, right at the middle of Alton Cusd 11's elementary schools, whose rated median is 3.3.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
3.2this school

3.2 on a one-to-ten scale; the Alton Cusd 11 median is 3.3.

#3,742 of 3,814 schools in Illinois · Alton Cusd 11: 7 elementary schools rated, median 3.3

The brief

An Alton Cusd 11 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.

Students at Eunice Smith Elem School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

It ranks 3,742 of 3,814 schools in Illinois and 7 of 9 in Alton Cusd 11.

Math27%167 students tested · state average not published · 2015 EdFacts
Reading42%167 students tested · state average not published · 2015 EdFacts
Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2012, to 35% in 2015, across a 7-year record (2009–2015).2015 EdFacts; 13 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
1.3
50% of the rating
Academics
6.2
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
3.6
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2015–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2015) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2015).

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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2015 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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2015 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, 2009-2015; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Eunice Smith Elem School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$57,851
Median home value
$114,300
Median rent
$941/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
63.4%
Poverty rate
20.7%

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

Getting around

Walk Score
23
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
26
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
3,959/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Alton. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Alton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
71.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Six grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and four rate higher than Eunice Smith Elem School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Eunice Smith Elem School serve?

Eunice Smith Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.

How many students attend Eunice Smith Elem School?

Eunice Smith Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 191 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Eunice Smith Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Eunice Smith Elem School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Eunice Smith Elem School rank in IL?

Eunice Smith Elem School ranks #3,742 of 3,814 schools in IL.

What is Eunice Smith Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Eunice Smith Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Eunice Smith Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Eunice Smith Elem School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).

Is Eunice Smith Elem School a charter school?

No, Eunice Smith Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Eunice Smith Elem School a Title I school?

No, Eunice Smith Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eunice Smith Elem School?

71.2% of students at Eunice Smith 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 facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 2nd
Enrollment
191
Student-teacher ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Madison County
Rank in district
#7 of 9
Schools in district
11
District spending per student
$16,310
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.4%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 62002)
30,036
Area average commute
23.8 min
Area median age
41.5

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.