Alton CUSD 11 School District

550 Landmarks Blvd Ste A
Alton, IL 62002-6321
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

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

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.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#747 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
14%
27%
14%
30%
40%
50%
76%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
5%
29%
% Black
30%
16%
% White
50%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
4%
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.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$115 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$109 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,814
$22,455
Spending / Student
$19,782
$21,692

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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