2025 Compare Cities Education:
Alton, IL vs Los Lunas, NM

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Highlights
- Los Lunas spends 17.2% less per student than Alton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.0% higher in Los Lunas than in Alton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Los Lunas had 0.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Alton
 Alton, ILLos Lunas, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,548$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,569  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,474$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.21  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock15424573
 Students per Counselor1054  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.28.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
Reviews for Alton    7 Reviews

My wife, daughter, and I moved here from Phoenix Metro March 2022 and have been very happy with our move. The people have been great, having four seasons is great, and  More

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Over 2 years ago

Not sure why such low reviews. I moved here from St. Louis. Crime in Alton is NOTHING compared to that. Maybe 1 or 2 homicides a year and those are generally people  More

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Over 10 years ago

Unfortunately, Alton has become a run down, poverty stricken area. Jobs are very limited and do not pay well. Unless you plan on commuting to St. Louis for work, you  More

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Reviews for Los Lunas    3 Reviews

The Village of Los Lunas used to be a very sought out place to live. Great Schools, friendly people, and beautiful country living with the enjoyment of privacy. Now, I  More

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Over 17 years ago

Boring is the word that comes to mind regarding Los Lunas. Moved here two years ago from Arizona. If you want to do anything you have to drive 25 miles to Albuquerque.  More

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Over 18 years ago

i grew up here but moved away to another city when i was married. now i have moved back and i have found that rents are very low in a lot of places here. the people are  More

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