Belle Alexander Elem School

Belle Alexander Elem School is an elementary school of close-knit scale in Kewanee, Illinois, one of the schools within Kewanee CUSD 229, instructing 241 students in grades K through 1. By comparison, Illinois's public schools average about 381 students each, so Belle Alexander Elem School sits 37% smaller than that benchmark.

Kewanee CUSD 229 comprises 7 schools with combined enrollment of 1,963 students; Belle Alexander Elem School is among them.

In terms of who attends, Belle Alexander Elem School reports that White students make up the majority at 57%; the rest consists of 21% Hispanic, 11% multiracial, 10% Black. The wider county runs roughly 88% White, putting the school's mix considerably less White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Belle Alexander Elem School records 19 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 12.9:1. The state averages around 13.9:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 73% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is above Henry County's rate of about 43%.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Henry County put median household income runs about $71,911, about 25% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Henry County runs 28 public schools (combined enrollment of about 7,723 students), of which Belle Alexander Elem School is one.

Kewanee High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.3 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 7 other public schools cluster around Belle Alexander Elem School.

The school occupies a small-town site.

Five-year trend. Belle Alexander Elem School's enrollment has rose 5% since 2018, when it stood at 230 (now 241).

On the community side, posts here usually surface around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.