Eastwood Elem School

1030 3rd St
East Alton, IL 62024

www.easd13.org

393 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Eastwood Elementary School, located at 1030 3rd St in East Alton, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the East Alton School District 13. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of essential life skills. By maintaining a student-centered approach, Eastwood aims to prepare its pupils for the challenges of middle school and beyond through a curriculum that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and character building.

Beyond its academic offerings, Eastwood Elementary serves as a vital hub for the East Alton community. The school emphasizes a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local neighborhood to ensure that students receive comprehensive support both inside and outside the classroom. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, the school strives to create a safe, engaging, and welcoming atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best and develop a lifelong love for learning.

393

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eastwood Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	287
Hispanic	4
Black	66
Asian	2
Two or More	34

White
287 (73.0%)
Black
66 (16.8%)
Two or More
34 (8.7%)
Hispanic
4 (1.0%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

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:	East Alton SD 13
Phone:	(618)433-2101
Website:	http://www.easd13.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
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

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 74