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Eunice Smith Elem School

Elementary School · Alton Cusd 11 · Alton, IL

An Alton Cusd 11 elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2400 Henry St, Alton, IL 62002

  • Math 27% proficient (2015)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2015)
  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-9.51 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2015
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2015 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2015 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2015 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)17% (model expectation from 2015 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+17.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$16,310
Chronic Absenteeism44.5%

Students at Eunice Smith Elem School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).

How we calculate scores →

2015 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency27%(2015 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2015 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2015 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2015 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2012, to 35% in 2015, across a 7-year record (2009–2015).

Show all 7 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2013
ELA
47%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
42%

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

Based on 13 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

71.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Eunice Smith 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. Open the St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat 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
Lovejoy Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.6K–20.7 mi234Compare →
West Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.62–51.0 mi418Compare →
Center for Children to Heal and Achieve (ccha)Private · tuition6.5private2–121.1 mi31Compare →
St Ambrose Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.1privatePK–81.4 mi204Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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
#6 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

Eunice Smith Elem School is listed in Alton CUSD 11; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Eunice Smith Elem School

Eunice Smith Elem School is a public elementary school in Alton, IL, part of Alton Cusd 11, serving approximately 191 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,492 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Eunice Smith Elem School

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 #3,492 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Eunice Smith Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Eunice Smith Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 2nd
Enrollment
191
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Madison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.5%
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 · 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

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