Belle Alexander Elementary School serves 254 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Belle Alexander Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Belle Alexander Elementary School's student population of 254 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Belle Alexander Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
24%
27%
Black
8%
17%
White
56%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Belle Alexander Elementary School?
254 students attend Belle Alexander Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Belle Alexander Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belle Alexander Elementary School?
Belle Alexander Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Belle Alexander Elementary School offer ?
Belle Alexander Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Belle Alexander Elementary School part of?
Belle Alexander Elementary School is part of Kewanee CUSD 229 School District.
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