Billy Jones Elementary School serves 157 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
157 students

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
100%
16%

White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups


Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Billy Jones Elementary School?
157 students attend Billy Jones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Billy Jones Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Billy Jones Elementary School?
Billy Jones Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Billy Jones Elementary School offer ?
Billy Jones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Billy Jones Elementary School part of?
Billy Jones Elementary School is part of East St Louis School District 189.
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