D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Alton Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 500 School Street, Alton, MO 65606
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 18th percentile in Missouri
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

44
Repit Score
out of 100
273
Students
enrolled
10.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%18/1002.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 53% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Missouri schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +5 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency30% (−17 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency26% (−14 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

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 Missouri state test (2018–19), 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
White32%27%reading -25 pts, math -26 pts3rd percentile (list)
Low-income22%22%reading -15 pts, math -11 pts11th 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 500 School Street
City Alton
ZIP Code 65606
District 2903060
NCES School ID 290306000015
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 65606

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $46,061
Per Capita Income $20,231
Poverty Rate 13.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 6.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.0%
High School or Higher 84.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $129,600
Median Rent $841
Owner-Occupied 71.1%
Renter-Occupied 28.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Alton Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 96.3%
Hispanic/Latino 1.5%
Black 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More Races 0.7%
American Indian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 273
Teachers (FTE) 25.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Alton Elementary?
Alton Elementary has a Repit School Score of 44 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Alton Elementary?
Alton Elementary has 273 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1.
What grades does Alton Elementary serve?
Alton Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Alton Elementary receive per student?
Alton Elementary receives $12,375 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Alton Elementary in 65606 ▼
Avg Home Value
$172,794
Avg Monthly Rent
$801
1-Year Change
+8.6%
% Renters
28.9%

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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