Bethalto East Primary School serves 372 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 372 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bethalto East Primary School's student population of 372 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
372 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bethalto East Primary School is 0.26, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-74%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
5%
16%
White
86%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bethalto East Primary School often compared to?
Bethalto East Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Bethalto East Primary School?
372 students attend Bethalto East Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Bethalto East Primary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bethalto East Primary School?
Bethalto East Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bethalto East Primary School offer ?
Bethalto East Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Bethalto East Primary School part of?
Bethalto East Primary School is part of Bethalto CUSD 8 School District.
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