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3 schools in East Alton SD 13

Illinois · 716 students · 1 city

East Alton SD 13's public schools, 3 in all, serve about 716 K-12 students inside Illinois, an average of 239 per school.

4-year change in East Alton SD 13

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
716
-6 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How East Alton SD 13 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IllinoisIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
716#434 of 508#8,175 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#310 of 508N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
12.4:1#159 of 506#2,428 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
48.3%#231 of 456#4,399 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside East Alton SD 13

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 812 to 716 students (down 12%) and from 58 to 58 full-time teachers (unchanged), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Eastwood Elem SchoolEast AltonElementaryKG-05393
East Alton Middle SchoolEast AltonMiddle06-08193
Washington Elem SchoolEast AltonElementaryPK-PK130

About East Alton SD 13

East Alton SD 13 is a thinly populated Illinois school district running 3 schools with combined enrollment near 716.

Looking at the level breakdown, East Alton SD 13 comprises 2 elementary and 1 middle.

On a per-school basis, East Alton SD 13 runs about 239 students per school, 50% below the state mean of roughly 480.

Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 722 students in SY 2020-21 versus 716 in SY 2024-25.

On this page, the community for East Alton SD 13 discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in East Alton SD 13?
East Alton SD 13 operates 3 public K-12 schools in Illinois, serving approximately 716 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in East Alton SD 13?
East Alton SD 13 includes 2 elementary schools and 1 middle school.
What is the largest school in East Alton SD 13?
Eastwood Elem School is the largest public school in East Alton SD 13 by enrollment, with approximately 393 students.
What grade levels does East Alton SD 13 serve?
East Alton SD 13 serves students from pre-K through grade 8 across 3 schools.