Total enrollment
172
-30 (-15%) vs SY 2020-21
1 schools in Alpha
Illinois · Public K-12
1 public K-12 school, 172 students, one city. That is the Alpha entry on the numbers, with a mix of 1 elementary.
4-year change in Alpha
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
1
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
831
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
172
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
1
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlWood Elem School | Elementary | PK-05 | 172 |
About Alpha
Public education in Alpha, Illinois runs across 1 schools that instructs roughly 172 students. By footprint, Alpha sits in the small bracket.
Schools in Alpha average about 172 students each, 64% lower than the Illinois norm.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment declined 15%: 202 students in SY 2020-21 versus 172 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Alpha discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.