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Bethalto East Primary School vs. Albert Cassens Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Bethalto East Primary School
309 Albers Pl
Bethalto, IL 62010
Albert Cassens Elementary School
1014 Glen Crossing Rd
Glen Carbon, IL 62034
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Bethalto East Primary School serves 372 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 478 students in grades 3-5, Albert Cassens Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-1
3-5
Total Students
372 students
478 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bethalto East Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Albert Cassens Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bethalto East Primary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Albert Cassens Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bethalto East Primary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Albert Cassens Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bethalto East Primary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bethalto Community Unit School District 8 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Albert Cassens Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

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#1108 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Albert Cassens Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(10-11 School Year Data)
34%
(Top 30% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bethalto East Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bethalto Community Unit School District 8 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Albert Cassens Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(10-11 School Year Data)
32%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bethalto East Primary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bethalto Community Unit School District 8 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Albert Cassens Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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65-69%
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bethalto East Primary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Albert Cassens Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
70
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Kindergarten Students
156
-
Grade 1 Students
146
-
Grade 3 Students
-
160
Grade 4 Students
-
158
Grade 5 Students
-
160

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bethalto East Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bethalto Community Unit School District 8 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Albert Cassens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bethalto East Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bethalto Community Unit School District 8 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Albert Cassens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bethalto East Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bethalto Community Unit School District 8 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Albert Cassens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
86%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bethalto East Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bethalto Community Unit School District 8 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Albert Cassens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bethalto East Primary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bethalto Community Unit School District 8 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Albert Cassens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.26
0.37
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bethalto East Primary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bethalto Community Unit School District 8 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Albert Cassens Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bethalto East Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bethalto Community Unit School District 8 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Albert Cassens Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bethalto East Primary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bethalto Community Unit School District 8 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Albert Cassens Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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