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Public School Review - Established 2003

Alton CUSD 11 School District

550 Landmarks Blvd Ste A
Alton, IL 62002-6321
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (618) 474-2600
altonschools.org

Top Rankings

Alton CUSD 11 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,526 students in Alton CUSD 11 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Alton CUSD 11 School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
11 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
5,526 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
368 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeAlton CUSD 11 School DistrictIllinois
Pre-K26784
Kind345124
1359131
2353134
3396140
4388138
5375138
6431138
7399140
8390143
9416152
10482154
11446151
12479155
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District Rank

Alton CUSD 11 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (IL)
#747 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearAlton CUSD 11 School District
2023#747
2022#734
2021#771
2019#669
2018#685
2017#719
2016#591
2015#562
2014#723
2013#785
2012#746
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14%
27%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearAlton CUSD 11 School DistrictIllinois
202314%27%
202112%28%
201922%33%
201819%32%
201719%32%
201620%31%
201519%29%
201442%59%
201340%58%
201269%80%
201167%80%
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14%
30%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearAlton CUSD 11 School DistrictIllinois
202214%30%
202113%32%
201923%38%
201819%37%
201724%38%
201629%36%
201531%38%
201448%57%
201346%58%
201264%75%
201163%75%
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40%
50%
76%
87%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearAlton CUSD 11 School DistrictIllinois
202376%87%
202272%87%
201881%87%
201786%87%
201680%85%
201586%85%
201485%86%
201382%83%
201279%82%
201177%83%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.69

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearAlton CUSD 11 School DistrictIllinois
20240.620.70
20230.620.70
20220.610.68
20210.610.68
20200.590.68
20190.590.68
20180.570.67
20170.570.67
20160.560.67
20150.560.67
20140.570.66
20130.560.66
20120.550.65
20110.560.66
20100.510.64
20090.500.64
20080.500.64
20070.500.63
20060.490.61
20050.490.61
20040.490.60
20030.480.59
20020.480.59
20010.480.58
20000.480.57
19990.470.56
19980.460.56
19970.450.54
19960.440.53
19950.450.53
19940.450.52
19930.440.52
19920.450.52
19910.440.52
19900.440.51
19890.440.51
19880.450.50
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% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearAlton CUSD 11 School DistrictIllinois
20241%6%
20232%6%
20221%5%
20211%5%
20201%5%
20191%5%
20141%5%
20131%5%
20121%4%
20112%5%
20101%5%
20092%5%
20082%5%
20072%5%
20061%5%
20051%5%
20041%4%
20031%4%
20021%4%
20001%3%
19991%3%
19981%3%
19971%3%
19951%3%
19941%3%
19931%3%
19921%3%
19911%3%
19901%3%
19891%3%
19881%2%
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% Hispanic
5%
29%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1990-2024)

YearAlton CUSD 11 School DistrictIllinois
20244%28%
20234%27%
20224%27%
20214%27%
20203%26%
20193%26%
20183%26%
20173%26%
20162%26%
20154%25%
20142%25%
20133%24%
20122%24%
20112%23%
20102%22%
20092%22%
20082%21%
20071%20%
20061%19%
20051%18%
20041%18%
20031%17%
20012%15%
20001%15%
19991%14%
19981%13%
19971%13%
19901%9%
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% Black
30%
16%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearAlton CUSD 11 School DistrictIllinois
202432%16%
202333%17%
202232%17%
202133%17%
202033%17%
201933%17%
201833%17%
201733%17%
201633%17%
201531%17%
201430%17%
201330%18%
201231%18%
201132%18%
201034%20%
200934%20%
200835%20%
200736%20%
200636%20%
200536%20%
200436%21%
200336%21%
200236%21%
200135%21%
200035%21%
199933%21%
199832%21%
199731%20%
199632%21%
199531%20%
199431%21%
199331%21%
199231%21%
199131%21%
199030%22%
198931%22%
198831%22%
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% White
50%
45%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearAlton CUSD 11 School DistrictIllinois
202452%45%
202351%45%
202253%47%
202153%47%
202055%48%
201955%48%
201856%49%
201756%49%
201657%49%
201556%49%
201458%50%
201359%50%
201259%51%
201158%51%
201061%53%
200962%53%
200861%54%
200761%55%
200662%56%
200562%57%
200462%57%
200362%58%
200263%59%
200163%60%
200063%61%
199965%62%
199866%63%
199767%64%
199668%64%
199568%65%
199468%65%
199368%65%
199268%66%
199168%66%
199068%66%
198968%66%
198868%67%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
4%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2024)

YearAlton CUSD 11 School DistrictIllinois
202411%4%
202310%4%
202210%4%
20219%4%
20208%4%
20198%4%
20188%3%
20178%3%
20168%3%
20159%3%
20149%3%
20137%3%
20127%3%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,814 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,782 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$115 MM
$41,381 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearAlton CUSD 11 School DistrictIllinois
2023$115 MM$15 MM
2022$107 MM$14 MM
2021$115 MM$15 MM
2020$107 MM$14 MM
2019$101 MM$14 MM
2018$98 MM$15 MM
2017$94 MM$13 MM
2016$88 MM$12 MM
2015$70 MM$10 MM
2014$78 MM$12 MM
2012$74 MM$11 MM
2011$79 MM$11 MM
2010$70 MM$10 MM
2009$72 MM$10 MM
2008$66 MM$9 MM
2007$68 MM$9 MM
2006$69 MM$8 MM
2005$75 MM$8 MM
2004$58 MM$8 MM
2003$56 MM$7 MM
2002$53 MM$8 MM
2001$55 MM$7 MM
2000$53 MM$7 MM
1999$47 MM$7 MM
1998$45 MM$6 MM
1997$46 MM$5 MM
1996$42 MM$5 MM
1995$38 MM$5 MM
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Spending
$109 MM
$39,976 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearAlton CUSD 11 School DistrictIllinois
2023$109 MM$14 MM
2022$96 MM$14 MM
2021$109 MM$14 MM
2020$96 MM$14 MM
2019$92 MM$13 MM
2018$97 MM$14 MM
2017$92 MM$12 MM
2016$87 MM$12 MM
2015$74 MM$11 MM
2014$81 MM$12 MM
2012$78 MM$11 MM
2011$71 MM$11 MM
2010$74 MM$11 MM
2009$75 MM$10 MM
2008$72 MM$9 MM
2007$67 MM$9 MM
2006$76 MM$8 MM
2005$93 MM$8 MM
2004$66 MM$8 MM
2003$58 MM$8 MM
2002$55 MM$8 MM
2001$52 MM$7 MM
2000$51 MM$7 MM
1999$47 MM$6 MM
1998$44 MM$6 MM
1997$50 MM$5 MM
1996$42 MM$5 MM
1995$36 MM$5 MM
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Revenue / Student
$20,814
$22,455

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearAlton CUSD 11 School DistrictIllinois
2023$19,997$17,333
2022$17,542$19,707
2021$19,419$17,764
2020$17,542$19,707
2019$16,343$17,662
2018$15,721$19,255
2017$14,786$17,801
2016$13,641$14,596
2015$10,686$11,118
2014$11,883$13,203
2012$11,609$11,701
2011$12,133$11,859
2010$10,564$11,118
2009$10,546$10,546
2008$9,653$11,298
2007$9,634$10,143
2006$10,108$9,054
2005$10,858$9,158
2004$8,396$8,999
2003$8,042$8,614
2002$7,475$8,976
2001$7,866$8,649
2000$7,373$8,451
1999$6,440$7,697
1998$5,105$5,971
1997$5,184$5,662
1995$5,046$5,677
1992$4,574$4,514
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Spending / Student
$19,782
$21,692

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearAlton CUSD 11 School DistrictIllinois
2023$19,005$16,251
2022$15,806$19,097
2021$18,456$16,655
2020$15,806$19,097
2019$14,870$17,005
2018$15,583$18,215
2017$14,413$17,235
2016$13,602$14,516
2015$11,179$11,218
2014$12,333$12,904
2012$12,162$11,755
2011$10,900$11,220
2010$11,051$11,218
2009$11,088$10,416
2008$10,436$10,971
2007$9,481$9,827
2006$11,142$8,997
2005$13,558$9,234
2004$9,497$9,089
2003$8,293$9,395
2002$7,753$9,305
2001$7,426$8,562
2000$7,118$8,142
1999$6,395$7,325
1998$4,999$5,848
1997$5,683$5,503
1995$4,798$5,507
1992$4,513$4,672
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Best Alton CUSD 11 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6800 Humbert Rd
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 463-2177
Gr: K-1 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Eunice Smith Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2400 Henry St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2077
Gr: K-2 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Alton High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 Humbert Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,823 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Mark Twain
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
907 Milton Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2063
Gr: K-12
Rank: #55.
Gilson Brown Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1613 W Delmar Ave
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 463-2175
Gr: K-1 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Lovejoy Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1043 Tremont St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2057
Gr: K-2 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
East Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1035 Washington Ave
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2130
Gr: 3-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
North Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5600 Godfrey Rd
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 463-2171
Gr: 2-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
West Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1513 State St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2134
Gr: 2-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
Alton Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 College Ave
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
6008 Godfrey Rd
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 463-2166
Gr: PK | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Alton CUSD 11 School District?
Alton CUSD 11 School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,526 students.
What is the rank of Alton CUSD 11 School District?
Alton CUSD 11 School District is ranked #748 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alton CUSD 11 School District?
50% of Alton CUSD 11 School District students are White, 30% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alton CUSD 11 School District?
Alton CUSD 11 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Alton CUSD 11 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,782 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,526 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 76% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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