At a glance
Reported students
407
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
02–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
267
West Elementary School: 407 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
13.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 432
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
What the reported data says about West Elementary School
West Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 02–05 in Alton. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Alton CUSD 11. NCES reports 407 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, close to the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (45%) and Black (29.5%). English learners represent 1.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking West Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.67 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45%
- Hispanic8.4%
- Black29.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial17%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Alton CUSD 11
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
East Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
415 reported students
North Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 02–05
549 reported students
Lewis & Clark Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–01
251 reported students
Lovejoy Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
230 reported students
Eunice Smith Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
188 reported students
Gilson Brown Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–01
176 reported students