West Elementary School
Alton, IL · Alton CUSD 11 · Grades 2 - 5
1,637th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 22%· Stable
West Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks West Elementary School 1,637th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 22% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 26th in 2019 to 22th in 2025.
West Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
West Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 418 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.1% | 48.8% | ▼ 8.3 pts | |
| Black | 26.9% | 30.4% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.3% | 14.1% | ▲ 3.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.0% | 6.2% | ▲ 1.2 pts |
Homes near West Elementary School
Typical home value $121K in zip 62002 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near West Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Eunice Smith Elem SchoolAlton CUSD 11 · 1 mi away
- –Lovejoy Elem SchoolAlton CUSD 11 · 1.5 mi away
- –Gilson Brown Elem SchoolAlton CUSD 11 · 2.1 mi away
- 4East Elementary SchoolAlton CUSD 11 · 2.4 mi away1,401st of 2,105
ELA 38% · Math 29% - 3North Elementary SchoolAlton CUSD 11 · 2.9 mi away1,506th of 2,105
ELA 35% · Math 26% - –Lewis & Clark Elem SchoolAlton CUSD 11 · 4.2 mi away
- 2Eastwood Elem SchoolEast Alton SD 13 · 5.7 mi away1,687th of 2,105
ELA 32% · Math 18% - 4Lewis-Clark Elem SchoolWood River-Hartford ESD 15 · 6.4 mi away1,361st of 2,105
ELA 41% · Math 28%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is West Elementary School in?
West Elementary School is part of the Alton CUSD 11 district in Alton, Illinois.
Is West Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks West Elementary School 1,637th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 22% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of West Elementary School?
White 49%, Black 30%, Two or more races 14%, Hispanic 6% (418 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near West Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62002 is $121K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.