Summary:
The 62035 zip code area in Illinois is home to three elementary schools: North Elementary School, Lewis & Clark Elementary School, and Gilson Brown Elementary School, all part of the Alton CUSD 11 district.
Among the three schools, Gilson Brown Elementary stands out with the highest spending per student at $23,569 and the lowest student-teacher ratio of 10.9, indicating smaller class sizes. However, this higher investment does not necessarily translate to better academic performance, as North Elementary outperforms the other schools in proficiency rates for English Language Arts and Math, despite having lower spending per student and a higher student-teacher ratio.
All three schools face challenges, with low proficiency rates compared to state averages and high percentages of students from low-income families, as indicated by the free/reduced lunch rates. Additionally, the chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% across all schools is a significant concern that may be impacting student learning and achievement. While the data reveals disparities in performance and resource allocation, there may be opportunities for improvement by addressing the specific factors contributing to the low academic outcomes and high absenteeism rates in these elementary schools.
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