At a glance
Reported students
193
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.84
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois middle enrollment
20th percentile
Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
193
East Alton Middle School: 193 reported students.
State peer staffing position
19th percentile
10.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. 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
- 207
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
What the reported data says about East Alton Middle School
East Alton Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in East Alton. It is one of 3 current school records connected to East Alton SD 13. NCES reports 193 students for 2024–25.
Among 703 middle schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 413 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 20th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.8:1, below the Illinois median of 12.7:1 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 (77.7%) and Black (15%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking East Alton Middle School
- 1How do the reported 10.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.84 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
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.7%
- Hispanic1.6%
- Black15%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.7%
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
Not reported as 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 East Alton SD 13
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Washington Elem School
Other · Grades PK–PK
130 reported students
Eastwood Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
393 reported students
Public schools near East Alton Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis-Clark Jr High School Middle · Wood River-Hartford ESD 15 | 06–08 | 171 | 1.2 mi |
| Roxana Junior High School Middle · Roxana CUSD 1 | 06–08 | 393 | 2.2 mi |
| Wilbur Trimpe Middle School Middle · Bethalto CUSD 8 | 06–08 | 556 | 3.1 mi |
| Alton Middle School Middle · Alton CUSD 11 | 06–08 | 1,220 | 3.6 mi |
| Lincoln Middle School Middle · Edwardsville CUSD 7 | 06–08 | 736 | 8.6 mi |
| Southeast Middle Middle · Hazelwood | 06–08 | 491 | 8.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about East Alton Middle School
What grades does East Alton Middle School serve?
East Alton Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in East Alton SD 13.
How many students attend East Alton Middle School?
East Alton Middle School reported 193 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 20th percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 207 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at East Alton Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 10.8:1, based on 193 students and 17.84 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is East Alton Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
East Alton Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on East Alton SD 13 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of East Alton Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
51.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is East Alton Middle School in?
East Alton Middle School is part of East Alton SD 13, based in East Alton, IL, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near East Alton Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lewis-Clark Jr High School (1.2 mi), Roxana Junior High School (2.2 mi), Wilbur Trimpe Middle School (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.