West Elementary School

West Elementary School is graded a C overall on Niche.

West Elementary School is home to 400 students.

West Elementary School serves students in grades 2-5.

West Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade 2-5

1513 State St, Alton, IL

Alton Community Unit School District No. 11

5.0

3.4

417 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Cynthia Schuenke

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
7%

Reading Proficiency
9%

Academics

C+

Teachers

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

Math Proficiency

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

13:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Test Scores

Equity

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Student Diversity

Male

54.2%

Female

45.8%

White

43.4%

Black

29.7%

Two or more races

16.7%

Hispanic

9.2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Parent

3/2/2020

The teachers and other staff try their hardest to work with every single child, and they work patiently with each one.

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1.0 parent

1/7/2025

My child goes to school every day and comes home telling me he gets bullied, and the teachers don't do anything about it. This school absolutely disgusts me, this school should change their ways immediately. And the lunch is absolutely degusting my child said there was mold on the food, and it was c...

5.0 parent

9/10/2016

The teachers are outstanding, the facility is great, including the library, which is stocked with so many books. Mrs. Willings, the librarian, does a great job and has coordinated a fun book club for kids and parents to participate in and discuss books. The principal, Dr. Saenz, is wonderful--he see...

4.0 student

4/28/2009

3.0 student

8/20/2007

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Illinois Madison County Alton 62002

West Elementary School is a public school for students in grades 2-5 in Alton, IL, in the Alton neighborhood, and is served by the Alton Community Unit School District No. 11 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 417 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 7% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 9% are proficient in reading. West Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $140,698. Discover additional schools in the area, like Marquette Catholic High School, Mississippi Valley Christian School, Alton Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Alton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Elementary School.

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