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Billy Jones Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1601 Cleveland
East Saint Louis, IL 62201

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Billy Jones Elementary School serves 157 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Billy Jones Elementary School
Kind	25
1	31
2	19
3	22
4	29
5	31

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Total Students

157 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Billy Jones Elementary School
2023	157
2022	157
2021	157
2020	157
2019	157
2018	157
2017	157
2016	157
2015	157

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Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Billy Jones Elementary School
2023	9
2022	9
2021	9
2020	9
2019	9
2018	9
2017	9
2016	9
2015	9

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School Rankings

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State Level (IL)

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Billy Jones Elementary School	Illinois	East St Louis School District 189
2023	17:1	14:1	14:1
2022	17:1	14:1	15:1
2021	17:1	15:1	72:1
2020	17:1	15:1	17:1
2019	17:1	15:1	17:1
2018	17:1	16:1	18:1
2017	17:1	15:1	18:1
2016	17:1	16:1	19:1
2015	17:1	16:1	19:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

n/a

28%

Black

100%

17%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Billy Jones Elementary School	Illinois	East St Louis School District 189
2023	100%	17%	93%
2022	100%	17%	93%
2021	100%	17%	93%
2020	100%	17%	94%
2019	100%	17%	94%
2018	100%	17%	96%
2017	100%	17%	96%
2016	100%	17%	99%
2015	100%	17%	95%

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White

n/a

45%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.00

0.69

Eligible for

87%

43%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Billy Jones Elementary School	Illinois	East St Louis School District 189
2023	87%	43%	90%
2022	87%	43%	90%
2021	87%	44%	90%
2020	87%	47%	88%
2019	87%	47%	88%
2018	87%	46%	85%
2017	87%	46%	85%
2016	87%	47%	86%
2015	87%	52%	83%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Billy Jones Elementary School	Illinois	East St Louis School District 189
2023	7%	4%	2%
2022	7%	4%	1%
2021	7%	4%	1%
2020	7%	2%	1%
2019	7%	2%	1%
2018	7%	4%	4%
2017	7%	4%	4%
2016	7%	3%	5%
2015	7%	2%	8%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

East St Louis School District 189

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Billy Jones Elementary School?

157 students attend Billy Jones Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

100% of Billy Jones Elementary School students are Black.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Billy Jones Elementary School?

Billy Jones Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.

What grades does Billy Jones Elementary School offer ?

Billy Jones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Billy Jones Elementary School part of?

Billy Jones Elementary School is part of East St Louis School District 189.

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