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West Elementary School

Alton, Illinois · Grades 2 to 5 · Alton CUSD 11

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About West Elementary School

West Elementary School serves grades 2 through 5 as a public school in Alton, Illinois. Enrollment was 407 in the 2024-25 school year. There are about 13.3 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (30.7 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a small metro area, in Madison County. Families comparing options will find 17 other schools within 5 miles. It is one of 10 schools in Alton CUSD 11 School District.

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School facts

Address	1513 State St, Alton, IL 62002
Phone	(618) 463-2134
School district	Alton CUSD 11
Grades	2 to 5
Students (2024-25)	407
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	30.7
Students per teacher	13.3
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, small, Madison County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 170360004116). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Center for Children to Heal and Achieve (Ccha)Private, Other religious · Grades K to 12Alton · 0.1 mi Eunice Smith Elem SchoolPublic · Grades K to 2Alton · 1 mi Journeys SchoolPublic · Grades 7 to 12Alton · 1.1 mi Marquette Catholic High SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades 9 to 12Alton · 1.2 mi St Mary SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 5Alton · 1.4 mi St Ambrose Catholic SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Godfrey, IL · 1.4 mi Lovejoy Elem SchoolPublic · Grades K to 2Alton · 1.5 mi Evangelical SchoolPrivate, Other religious · Grades PreK to 8Godfrey, IL · 1.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does West Elementary School serve?

West Elementary School serves grades 2 through 5.

How many students attend West Elementary School?

West Elementary School reported 407 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School?

About 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 407 students and 30.7 teachers in federal data.

Is West Elementary School a public or charter school?

West Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is West Elementary School in?

West Elementary School is part of Alton CUSD 11 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/alton-cusd-11-school-district/

Where is West Elementary School located?

West Elementary School is at 1513 State St, Alton, IL 62002. The phone number is (618) 463-2134.

How many other schools are near West Elementary School?

There are 17 other schools within 5 miles of West Elementary School in our directory.