C−
Alton R-IV School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12
Serves Alton.
Students
571
Schools
2
Spent per student
$13,903
MO $14,569
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
64%
What stands out about Alton R-IV School District
- School Grade C−: better than 17% of Missouri districts
- Math proficiency 17 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 8 pts below the state
- 10 students per teacher
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Alton.
PK–5Alton ElementaryThis district
6–12Alton HighThis district
Test scores vs. MO
2020–21Math proficiency18%
State average 35.3%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 45.3%
Graduation rate (4-year)95%
State average 90.6% · small group: the state reports 90–100%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$13,903 per student · 5% below MO
Spending
Classroom instruction 58%Support & administration 37%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 28%State 59%Federal 13%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
579’20
592’21
619’22
586’23
571’24
About steady.
Students
White 97%Hispanic 2%Black <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Two or more races <1%
Schools in the district
2 public schools.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.