IllinoisSchoolsExcel Alternative Program

Excel Alternative Program

PublicSpecial education
Atkinson, Illinois · Henry-Stark County Spec Ed Dist
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students48
Student:Teacher4.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch79%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
48
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
79%+25.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
4.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance

Overview

Excel Alternative Program is a public school in Atkinson, Illinois. The school enrolls 48 students. It is part of the Henry-Stark County Spec Ed Dist 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
4.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
79% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
No official school website listed in our source data
This is a data-completeness gap, not a reflection of the school

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeSpecial education
DistrictHenry-Stark County Spec Ed Dist
County17073
CityAtkinson
ZIP61235
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170032205824

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment48
White1.6%
Hispanic / Latino4.9%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native80.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races8.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
1.6%
Hispanic
4.9%
Black
0.0%
Asian
4.9%
Two+
8.2%
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.

FRL %79%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)