Serving 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Estelle Sauget School Of Choice 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Estelle Sauget School Of Choice's student population of 249 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Estelle Sauget School Of Choice is 0.26, 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)6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
86%
16%
White
7%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
19%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Estelle Sauget School Of Choice?
249 students attend Estelle Sauget School Of Choice.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Estelle Sauget School Of Choice students are Black, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Estelle Sauget School Of Choice?
Estelle Sauget School Of Choice has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Estelle Sauget School Of Choice offer ?
Estelle Sauget School Of Choice offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Estelle Sauget School Of Choice part of?
Estelle Sauget School Of Choice is part of Cahokia CUSD 187 School District.
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