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
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)