At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
241
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
73%+19.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–1
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Belle Alexander Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–1 in Kewanee, Illinois. The school enrolls 241 students. It is part of the Kewanee CUSD 229 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–1
DistrictKewanee CUSD 229
County17073
CityKewanee
ZIP61443
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172100002381
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment241
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino22.9%
Black / African American0.4%
Asian8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native60.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races7.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
22.9%
Black
0.4%
Asian
8.5%
Two+
7.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.