Manners Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Manners Elementary School serves 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
394 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
16%
28%
Black
83%
17%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.29
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Manners Elementary School?
394 students attend Manners Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Manners Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Manners Elementary School?
Manners Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Manners Elementary School offer ?
Manners Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Manners Elementary School part of?
Manners Elementary School is part of East St Louis School District 189.

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