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 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,752 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 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Alton CUSD 11 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.70
# American Indian Students
3 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
37 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
274 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
27%
# Black Students
1,766 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
31%
17%
# White Students
2,966 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
51%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
704 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
244
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
355
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
379
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
395
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
386
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
402
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
402
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
396
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
390
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
465
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
475
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
498
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
442
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
523
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,997 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,005 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Alton CUSD 11 School District?
Alton CUSD 11 School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,752 students.
What is the rank of Alton CUSD 11 School District?
Alton CUSD 11 School District is ranked #756 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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?
51% of Alton CUSD 11 School District students are White, 31% of students are Black, 12% 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 $19,005 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 10 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 5,752 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Graduation Rate
: 72% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
