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Cahokia CUSD 187 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,461 students in Cahokia CUSD 187 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Cahokia CUSD 187 School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 4% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
11 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
3,461 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
201 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Cahokia CUSD 187 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-64% has decreased from 70% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#832 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
50%
Graduation Rate
60-64%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.70
# American Indian Students
3 Students
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
71 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
28%
# Black Students
3,105 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
90%
16%
# White Students
109 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
3%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
173 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
144
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
220
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
228
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
275
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
243
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
218
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
239
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
436
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
216
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
443
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
282
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
239
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
163
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
115
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,483 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,649 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,483
$21,990
Spending / Student
$21,649
$21,244
Best Cahokia CUSD 187 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Huffman Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Saint Robert Dr
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3720
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3720
Grades: 3-5
| 277 students
Rank: #22.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Jerome Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3709
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3709
Grades: PK-2
| 326 students
Rank: #33.
Lalumier Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6702 Bond Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 332-3713
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 332-3713
Grades: PK-3
| 266 students
Rank: #44.
Estelle Sauget School Of Choice
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Jerome Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-4741
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-4741
Grades: PK-8
| 249 students
Rank: #55.
Elizabeth Morris Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Andrews Dr
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3718
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3718
Grades: K-3
| 272 students
Rank: #66.
Cahokia High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Range Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3730
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3730
Grades: 9-12
| 783 students
Rank: #77.
8th Grade Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Mousette Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-4705
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-4705
Grades: 6-8
| 192 students
Rank: #88.
Wirth/parks Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 3% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Mousette Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-5901
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-5901
Grades: 6-8
| 623 students
Rank: #99.
Penniman Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 2% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Jerome Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-1915
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-1915
Grades: 3-5
| 260 students
Rank: #1010.
Oliver Parks 6th Grade School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Mousette Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-5994
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-5994
Grades: 4-6
| 213 students
Rank: n/an/a
Acdc Penniman
Alternative School
300 Annunciation Ct
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-5101
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-5101
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cahokia CUSD 187 School District?
Cahokia CUSD 187 School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,461 students.
What is the rank of Cahokia CUSD 187 School District?
Cahokia CUSD 187 School District is ranked #799 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cahokia CUSD 187 School District?
90% of Cahokia CUSD 187 School District students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cahokia CUSD 187 School District?
Cahokia CUSD 187 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Cahokia CUSD 187 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,649 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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