Dunbar Elementary School
Tel:
(618)646-3840
- Dunbar Elementary School serves 522 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
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Dunbar Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Dunbar Elementary School's student population of 522 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 522 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dunbar Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dunbar Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3432 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| Black | 100% | 17% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.32 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | East St Louis SD 189 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dunbar Elementary School is Siu Charter School Of East Street Louis (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Alternative Middle School (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- East Saint Louis Alternative Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 87 students
0.9 miles
2436 Kansas Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618)646-3810 0.9 5-8 87 - East Saint Louis Dalton Gardens Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 154 students
0.9 miles
2600 Kansas Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618)646-3810 0.9 PK-5 154 - East Saint Louis East Street Louis-lincoln Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 5-8 | 716 students
1.0 miles
12 S 10th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618)646-3770 1.0 5-8 716 - East Saint Louis Siu Charter School Of East Street Louis Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 109 students
1.2 miles
601 James R Thompson
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618)482-8391 1.2 9-12 109 - East Saint Louis Vivian Adams Early Child Center Magnet School
Grades: PK | 361 students
1.4 miles
501 Kate Dunham Pl
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618)646-3290 1.4 PK 361
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