Elementary Schools in East St Louis School District 189

The East St. Louis School District 189 in Illinois contains 5 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. While the schools face significant challenges, including extremely high rates of poverty and chronic absenteeism, the data reveals some standout performers and opportunities for improvement.

James Avant Elementary School emerges as the top performer in the district, ranking 854 out of 2,067 Illinois elementary schools and earning a 3-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts the highest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the other schools and the district average. Annette Officer Elementary also stands out, ranking 1,005 out of 2,067 and earning a 3-star rating, with the second-highest proficiency rates in the district.

The data also reveals significant challenges facing the schools. Chronic absenteeism rates are extremely high, ranging from 37.8% to 53.1%, which likely contributes to the low academic performance. Proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally low compared to state averages, with the highest ELA proficiency at 35.4% and the highest Math proficiency at 29.5%. However, the district's high per-student spending and relatively low student-teacher ratios suggest that resources are available, and with targeted interventions, the schools in East St. Louis School District 189 may be able to make significant strides in student achievement.