Belle Alexander Elementary School serves 242 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- 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:
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Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Belle Alexander Elementary School's student population of 242 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Belle Alexander Elementary School is 0.64, 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
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
23%
28%
Black
11%
16%
White
53%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Belle Alexander Elementary School?
242 students attend Belle Alexander Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Belle Alexander Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 11% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belle Alexander Elementary School?
Belle Alexander Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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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