Eunice Smith Elem School

2400 Henry St
Alton, IL 62002

(618)463-2077

altonschools.org/schools/eunices/index.html

288 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Eunice Smith Elementary School is a public school located in Alton, Illinois, serving students in the Alton Community Unit School District 11. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging social and emotional development. It serves a diverse student population, aiming to provide equitable access to education through a structured curriculum that prepares children for the transition to middle school.

The school is known for being an integral part of the Alton community, often focusing on parental involvement and community engagement to enhance the student experience. Beyond core academic subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, Eunice Smith Elementary typically incorporates programs designed to promote character development and inclusivity. By maintaining a focus on individual student growth and collaborative learning, the school strives to create a safe and nurturing space where young learners can build the confidence necessary for long-term academic success.

288

Total Students

17.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eunice Smith Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	15
Black	108
Asian	3
Two or More	41

White
121 (42.0 %)
Black
108 (37.5 %)
Two or More
41 (14.2 %)
Hispanic
15 (5.2 %)
Asian
3 (1.0 %)

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:	Alton CUSD 11
Phone:	(618)463-2077
Website:	http://altonschools.org/schools/eunices/index.html
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
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 87

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 71