East Elementary School vs West Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Elementary School
Alton · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
415 students
West Elementary School
Alton · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
407 students
| Measure | East Elementary School Alton, Illinois | West Elementary School Alton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1642 of 2,303 | #1334 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #41632 of 50,301 | #36289 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 415 | 407 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 407 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 31% |
| city | Alton | Alton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.5 vs 25.1).
- •West Elementary School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 19%).
- •West Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •West Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57% vs 64.8%).
- •East Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.6).
- •East Elementary School is the larger school with 415 students compared with 407.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is East Elementary School better than West Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), West Elementary School ranks higher (33.5 vs 25.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are East Elementary School and West Elementary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Alton and Alton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Elementary School: 415. West Elementary School: 407. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Elementary School and West Elementary School rank in Illinois?
East Elementary School is 1642nd of 2,303 and West Elementary School is 1334th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).