School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students (08-09)
137 students
Total Classroom Teachers (08-09)
10 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Asian
(08-09)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(08-09)1%
22%
Black
(08-09)96%
20%
White
(08-09)3%
53%
Hawaiian
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
91%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Vernice G Neely School?
137 students attend Vernice G Neely School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Vernice G Neely School students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Vernice G Neely School offer ?
Vernice G Neely School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Vernice G Neely School part of?
Vernice G Neely School is part of East St Louis School District 189.
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