East St Louis 189 School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 12 public schools in East St Louis 189 School District, serving 5,558 students.
- Public school in East St Louis 189 School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 38% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
- The top ranked public school in East St Louis 189 School District are Siu Charter School Of East Street Louis, Gordon Bush Elementary School and James Avant Elementary School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is more than the Illinois public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | East St Louis 189 School District |
| School District Phone Number | (618)646-3009 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (IL) |
| # of Schools | 12 Schools | 4,240 Schools |
| # of Students | 5,558 Students | 1,991,759 Students |
| # of Teachers | 331 Teachers | 127,332 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
- East St Louis 189 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 71% has increased from 62% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (IL) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 4% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 8% | 38% |
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| Graduation Rate | 71% | 87% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.05 | 0.68 |
| # of American Indian Students | 2 Students | 5,549 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 1 Student | 101,257 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 5% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 73 Students | 522,077 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 1% | 26% |
| # of Black Students | 5,418 Students | 334,713 Students |
| % Black Students | 97% | 17% |
| # of White Students | 35 Students | 956,384 Students |
| % White Students | 1% | 48% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 2,080 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 28 Students | 69,699 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 397 | 79,846 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 393 | 131,861 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 445 | 137,299 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 487 | 139,617 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 450 | 145,128 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 416 | 148,297 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 390 | 150,789 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 396 | 149,065 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 413 | 148,606 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 314 | 150,377 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 463 | 158,621 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 357 | 154,549 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 297 | 149,815 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 340 | 147,873 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 16 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $17,226 is higher than the state average of $14,657. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $20,117 is higher than the state average of $14,817. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (IL) |
| Total Revenue | $114 MM | $11 MM |
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| Spending | $133 MM | $11 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $17,226 | $14,657 |
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| Spending / Student | $20,117 | $14,817 |
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East St Louis 189 School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Annette Officer Elementary School Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank: Bottom 50%558 N 27th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618)646-3970
Grades: K-4 | 444 students
- Dunbar Elementary School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank: Bottom 50%1835 Tudor Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618)646-3840
Grades: K-4 | 475 students
- East Street Louis Senior High School Math: 2% | Reading: 3%
Rank: Bottom 50%4901 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618)646-3700
Grades: 9-12 | 1235 students
- East Street Louis-lincoln Middle School Math: 2% | Reading: 10%
Rank: Bottom 50%12 S 10th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618)646-3770
Grades: 5-8 | 646 students
- Gordon Bush Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank: Bottom 50%1516 Gross Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618)646-3930
Grades: K-4 | 383 students
- James Avant Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank: Bottom 50%1915 N 55th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618)646-3870
Grades: K-4 | 494 students
- Katie Harper-wright Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank: Bottom 50%7710 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618)646-3860
Grades: K-4 | 392 students
- Mason/clark Middle School Math: 2% | Reading: 7%
Rank: Bottom 50%5510 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618)646-3750
Grades: 5-8 | 870 students
- St Clair County Juv Detention Center9006 Lebanon Rd
Belleville, IL 62223
(618)397-0766
Grades: 7-12 | n/a students
- Siu Charter School Of East Street Louis Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank: Bottom 50%601 James R Thompson
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618)482-8391
Grades: 9-12 | 107 students
- Vivian Adams Early Child Center501 Kate Dunham Pl
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618)646-3290
Grades: PK | 397 students
- Wyvetter Younge Altrntv Center3939 Caseyville Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618)646-3760
Grades: 6-12 | 115 students
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