West Elementary School

1513 State St
Alton, IL 62002

altonschools.org/schools/west/index.html

407 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 5th

School Overview

West Elementary School, located at 1513 State St in Alton, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution within the Alton Community Unit School District 11. As a public elementary school, it provides foundational instruction to students in the local community, focusing on academic development, social-emotional growth, and fundamental literacy and numeracy skills. The school functions as a community hub, dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that prepares young learners for their eventual transition to middle school and beyond.

In terms of its operational profile, West Elementary reflects the broader educational goals of the Alton school district, which emphasizes student achievement and character development. The school utilizes a standard curriculum aligned with state educational standards and often incorporates extracurricular activities and support services to foster a well-rounded learning experience. By maintaining a focus on collaborative teaching and community involvement, West Elementary aims to serve the diverse needs of its student population while upholding the standards and mission of the Alton school system.

407

Total Students

30.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	34
Black	120
Two or More	69
American Indian	1

White
183 (45.0%)
Black
120 (29.5%)
Two or More
69 (17.0%)
Hispanic
34 (8.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Alton CUSD 11
Phone:	(618)463-2134
Website:	http://altonschools.org/schools/west/index.html
Grade Range:	2nd - 5th
Total Students:	407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 126

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 98