What does the student-to-teacher ratio tell me?

The student-to-teacher ratio is the number of students divided by the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. Lower ratios generally mean smaller class sizes and more individual attention, though the ratio does not directly equal class size since teachers have planning periods and may teach specialized subjects.

What types of staff are included?

School staff includes classroom teachers, special education teachers, instructional aides, counselors, administrators, librarians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, and support staff. The staffing breakdown shows how the district allocates its workforce across these roles.

Where does school staffing data come from?

Staffing data is reported annually by school districts to the state Board of Education as part of the School Report Card. It includes full-time equivalent counts, teacher qualifications, experience levels, and salary information.

East Alton, IL School Staffing — Teacher Counts & Ratios

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School Staff — 2025i

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Who teaches and supports students in your school districts. The median household income here is $49K, providing context for local cost of living.

Student:Teacheri

19.3:1

Avg Teacher Salaryi

$65K

Local Median Incomei

$49K

By District

Alton CUSD 11Unit District · 5,455 students

Teachers earn an average of $60K. 89.9% returned from the prior year.

Staff Breakdowni

376 total FTE

372 Teachers (99%)

4 Counselors (1%)

Teachers

Student:Teacher

20:1

Avg Salary

$60K

15.2 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei89.9%

Attendance ratei89.9%

Administration

Avg Salary

$113K

Support Staff

Counselorsi

1 per 1364 students

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi7.6%

Out-of-fieldi9.9%

Provisional licensei0.5%

Bethalto CUSD 8Unit District · 2,355 students

Teachers earn an average of $65K. 89.7% returned from the prior year.

Staff Breakdowni

163 total FTE

159 Teachers (98%)

4 Counselors (2%)

Teachers

Student:Teacher

19:1

Avg Salary

$65K

15.9 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei89.7%

Attendance ratei89.7%

Administration

Avg Salary

$108K

Support Staff

Counselorsi

1 per 589 students

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi5.6%

Out-of-fieldi11.9%

Provisional licensei2.5%

Roxana CUSD 1Unit District · 1,694 students

Teachers earn an average of $83K. 89.7% returned from the prior year.

Staff Breakdowni

121 total FTE

119 Teachers (98%)

2 Counselors (2%)

Teachers

Student:Teacher

18:1

Avg Salary

$83K

16.6 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei89.7%

Attendance ratei89.7%

Administration

Avg Salary

$126K

Support Staff

Counselorsi

1 per 847 students

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi3.4%

Out-of-fieldi1.1%

Provisional licensei0.8%

East Alton SD 13Elementary District · 702 students

Teachers earn an average of $62K. 90.7% returned from the prior year.

Teachers

Student:Teacher

19:1

Avg Salary

$62K

14.6 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei90.7%

Attendance ratei90.7%

Administration

Avg Salary

$104K

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi3.5%

Out-of-fieldi9.9%

Provisional licensei1.6%

Wood River-Hartford ESD 15Elementary District · 571 students

Teachers earn an average of $53K. 90.6% returned from the prior year.

Teachers

Student:Teacher

17:1

Avg Salary

$53K

11.8 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei90.6%

Attendance ratei90.6%

Administration

Avg Salary

$90K

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi12.7%

Out-of-fieldi0.8%

Provisional licensei2%

East Alton-Wood River CHSD 14High School District · 515 students

Teachers earn an average of $66K. 95% returned from the prior year.

Staff Breakdowni

35 total FTE

33 Teachers (94%)

2 Counselors (6%)

Teachers

Student:Teacher

20:1

Avg Salary

$66K

16.9 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei95%

Attendance ratei95%

Administration

Avg Salary

$115K

Support Staff

Counselorsi

1 per 258 students

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi3%

Out-of-fieldi13.2%