Serving 362 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Annette Officer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Annette Officer Elementary serves the southwest part of East Saint Louis, IL, covering an area of approximately 4.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Annette Officer Elementary School's student population of 362 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
362 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Annette Officer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Annette Officer Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2268 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
29%
Black
98%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Annette Officer Elementary School's ranking?
Annette Officer Elementary School is ranked #2268 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Annette Officer Elementary School?
362 students attend Annette Officer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Annette Officer Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Annette Officer Elementary School?
Annette Officer Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Annette Officer Elementary School offer ?
Annette Officer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Annette Officer Elementary School part of?
Annette Officer Elementary School is part of East St Louis SD 189 School District.
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