Top Rankings
Cahokia CUSD 187 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,461 students in Cahokia CUSD 187 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Cahokia CUSD 187 School District have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 4% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
11 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
3,461 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
201 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cahokia CUSD 187 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60% has decreased from 71% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#861 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
50%
Graduation Rate
60%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
2%
28%
% Black
90%
16%
% White
3%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,483 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,649 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,483
$21,990
Spending / Student
$21,649
$21,244
Best Cahokia CUSD 187 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Jerome Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3709
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3709
Gr: PK-2 | 326 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Elizabeth Morris Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Andrews Dr
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3718
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3718
Gr: K-3 | 272 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lalumier Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6702 Bond Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 332-3713
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 332-3713
Gr: PK-3 | 266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Cahokia High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Range Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3730
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3730
Gr: 9-12 | 783 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Estelle Sauget School Of Choice
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Jerome Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-4741
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-4741
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Wirth/parks Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Mousette Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-5901
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-5901
Gr: 6-8 | 623 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 62:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Huffman Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Saint Robert Dr
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3720
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3720
Gr: 3-5 | 277 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
8th Grade Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Mousette Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-4705
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-4705
Gr: 6-8 | 192 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Penniman Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤1%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Jerome Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-1915
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-1915
Gr: 3-5 | 260 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Oliver Parks 6th Grade School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Mousette Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-5994
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-5994
Gr: 4-6 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Acdc Penniman
Alternative School
300 Annunciation Ct
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-5101
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-5101
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cahokia CUSD 187 School District?
Cahokia CUSD 187 School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,461 students.
What is the rank of Cahokia CUSD 187 School District?
Cahokia CUSD 187 School District is ranked #864 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cahokia CUSD 187 School District?
90% of Cahokia CUSD 187 School District students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cahokia CUSD 187 School District?
Cahokia CUSD 187 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Cahokia CUSD 187 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,649 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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