Total enrollment
172
-22 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
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.
7-year change in Alpha
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
1
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
95%
was 92%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| 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 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 11%: 194 students in SY 2017-18 versus 172 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment rose from 92% to 95%.
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.