At a glance
Reported students
393
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
193
Eastwood Elem School: 393 reported students.
State peer staffing position
16th percentile
10.6:1 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
- 455
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37.39
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
What the reported data says about Eastwood Elem School
Eastwood Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in East Alton. It is one of 3 current school records connected to East Alton SD 13. NCES reports 393 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.6:1, below 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 (73%) and Black (16.8%). Students served under IDEA represent 20.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Eastwood Elem School
- 1How do the reported 10.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.25 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
- Students with disabilities
- 20.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 3
- 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
- White73%
- Hispanic1%
- Black16.8%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.7%
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.
East Alton Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
193 reported students
Washington Elem School
Other · Grades PK–PK
130 reported students
Public schools near Eastwood Elem 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 Elem School Elementary · Wood River-Hartford ESD 15 | KG–05 | 236 | 1.2 mi |
| Central Intermediate School Elementary · Roxana CUSD 1 | 03–05 | 365 | 1.9 mi |
| Bethalto East/ Region III K-3 CLIP Program Elementary · Region III Spec Ed Coop | KG–03 | 0 | 3.2 mi |
| Bethalto East Primary School Elementary · Bethalto CUSD 8 | PK–01 | 387 | 3.2 mi |
| Hartford Elem School Elementary · Wood River-Hartford ESD 15 | PK–05 | 172 | 3.2 mi |
| East Elementary School Elementary · Alton CUSD 11 | 03–05 | 415 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Eastwood Elem School
What grades does Eastwood Elem School serve?
Eastwood Elem School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in East Alton SD 13.
How many students attend Eastwood Elem School?
Eastwood Elem School reported 393 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 455 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Eastwood Elem School?
The calculated ratio is 10.6:1, based on 393 students and 37.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Eastwood Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Eastwood Elem 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 Eastwood Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
41% 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 Eastwood Elem School in?
Eastwood Elem 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 Eastwood Elem School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lewis-Clark Elem School (1.2 mi), Central Intermediate School (1.9 mi), Bethalto East/ Region III K-3 CLIP Program (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.