Eunice Smith Elementary School in Alton, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Eunice Smith Elementary School is a suburban public school in Alton, Illinois that is part of Alton Community School District 11. It serves 184 students in grades K - 2 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.7:1. Its teachers have had 8 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 2

184 Students

19 Teachers

2400 Henry St

Alton, IL 62002 View local requests

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Eunice Smith Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Eunice Smith Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

43%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Eunice Smith Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 25, 2026

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