North Elementary School

5600 Godfrey Rd
Godfrey, IL 62035

altonschools.org/schools/north/index.html

549 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 5th

School Overview

North Elementary School, located at 5600 Godfrey Road in Godfrey, Illinois, is a public elementary school serving students in the Godfrey and Alton area. As part of the Alton Community Unit School District 11, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for their transition to intermediate and middle school levels.

The school is recognized for its commitment to community engagement and student success, providing a range of resources designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. With a focus on literacy, mathematics, and collaborative learning, North Elementary strives to maintain a welcoming atmosphere where students can build strong academic habits. Its location in the heart of Godfrey allows it to serve as a central hub for local families, emphasizing the importance of partnership between educators, parents, and the surrounding community.

549

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	255
Hispanic	31
Black	184
Asian	5
Two or More	74

White
255 (46.4%)
Black
184 (33.5%)
Two or More
74 (13.5%)
Hispanic
31 (5.6%)
Asian
5 (0.9%)

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)463-2171
Website:	http://altonschools.org/schools/north/index.html
Grade Range:	2nd - 5th
Total Students:	549
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
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 2 127

Grade 3 130

Grade 4 152

Grade 5 140