Altamont Grade School

Altamont CUSD 10
407 S Edwards St
Altamont, IL 62411
433 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Altamont Grade School, located at 407 S. Edwards St. in Altamont, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Altamont Community Unit School District 10, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its students during their formative years. The facility provides a structured learning environment designed to meet state educational standards while preparing students for the transition to middle and high school.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Altamont Grade School is known for maintaining a community-focused atmosphere that emphasizes student engagement and character development. The school works closely with families and local stakeholders to create a supportive environment where students are encouraged to participate in various extracurricular activities and school programs. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, the school aims to instill a strong sense of pride and community spirit in its student body.
433
Total Students
32.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    408 (94.2 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (1.4 %)
  • Black
    6 (1.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Altamont CUSD 10
Phone: (618)483-5171
Website: http://www.altamontschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 433
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 11
Kindergarten 53
Grade 1 59
Grade 2 50
Grade 3 41
Grade 4 44
Grade 5 52
Grade 6 35
Grade 7 52
Grade 8 36
Gender Ratio
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