Serving 260 students in grades 3-5, Penniman Elementary School 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 2% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤1% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Penniman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Penniman Elementary School's student population of 260 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
260 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Penniman Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)2%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
93%
16%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
30%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while ≤1% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Penniman Elementary School?
260 students attend Penniman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Penniman Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penniman Elementary School?
Penniman Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Penniman Elementary School offer ?
Penniman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Penniman Elementary School part of?
Penniman Elementary School is part of Cahokia CUSD 187 School District.
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