Early Childhood

Alton CUSD 11
6008 Godfrey Rd
Godfrey, IL 62035
267 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The facility located at 2400 Henry St in Alton, Illinois, serves as the **Early Childhood Center for the Alton Community Unit School District No. 11**. This school is specifically designed to cater to the youngest learners in the district, focusing on foundational development, socialization, and school readiness. By providing a dedicated environment for early education, the center aims to bridge the gap between home and the traditional K-12 school system, ensuring that children gain the necessary social and academic skills to succeed as they transition into kindergarten.

The program typically emphasizes play-based learning, cognitive development, and emotional growth in a supportive, age-appropriate setting. As part of the public school district, the Early Childhood Center often coordinates with local resources to offer comprehensive services, including specialized instruction for students with diverse needs. Its location in Alton underscores the district's commitment to prioritizing early intervention and educational equity, helping to establish a strong academic trajectory for children in the community from their earliest years.
267
Total Students
8.0
Full-Time Teachers
33.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    120 (44.9%)
  • Black
    92 (34.5%)
  • Two or More
    40 (15.0%)
  • Hispanic
    14 (5.2%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Alton CUSD 11
Phone: (618)463-2166
Website: http://altonschools.org/schools/earlychildhood/index.html
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 267
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 33.4
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 267
Gender Ratio
Nearby Pre Kindergartens (Within 10 Miles)
Washington Elem School
East Alton SD 13
130 Students
210 E Saint Louis Ave
East Alton, IL 62024 (7.1 miles away)
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K