C
Below Average
53/100

East Elementary School

📚 03 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1035 Washington Ave, Alton, IL 62002
Overall
C
53/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 34th percentile in Illinois
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.88 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 38th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

53
Repit Score
out of 100
440
Students
enrolled
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%34/1001.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%38/100Students gain 0.88 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.00 in 2009–19; 38th percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 65% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −6 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency11% (−15 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency11% (−11 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White17%17%reading -20 pts, math -19 pts15th percentile (list)
Black3%3%reading -7 pts, math -5 pts1st percentile (list)
Multiracial5%5%reading -23 pts, math -20 pts0th percentile (list)
Low-income11%11%reading -20 pts, math -18 pts21st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1035 Washington Ave
City Alton
ZIP Code 62002
District 1703600
NCES School ID 170360005842
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 62002

Understanding the community around East Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $55,041
Per Capita Income $32,170
Poverty Rate 13.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.4%
High School or Higher 90.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $108,100
Median Rent $910
Owner-Occupied 63.8%
Renter-Occupied 36.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for East Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 45.0%
Black 33.0%
Two or More Races 16.1%
Hispanic/Latino 5.0%
Asian 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 440
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 53 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has 440 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1.
What grades does East Elementary School serve?
East Elementary School serves grades 03 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does East Elementary School receive per student?
East Elementary School receives $17,463 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around East Elementary School in 62002 ▼
Avg Home Value
$120,090
Avg Monthly Rent
$981
1-Year Change
+8.1%
% Renters
36.2%

Other Schools in 62002

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026