Serving 240 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Estelle Sauget School Of Choice ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Estelle Sauget School Of Choice's student population of 240 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
240 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Estelle Sauget School Of Choice 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 Estelle Sauget School Of Choice is 0.24, 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
#3352 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
87%
16%
White
6%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Estelle Sauget School Of Choice's ranking?
Estelle Sauget School Of Choice is ranked #3352 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Estelle Sauget School Of Choice?
240 students attend Estelle Sauget School Of Choice.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Estelle Sauget School Of Choice students are Black, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Estelle Sauget School Of Choice?
Estelle Sauget School Of Choice has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Estelle Sauget School Of Choice offer ?
Estelle Sauget School Of Choice offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Estelle Sauget School Of Choice part of?
Estelle Sauget School Of Choice is part of Cahokia CUSD 187 School District.
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