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East St Louis SD 189 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 12 public schools serving 4,635 students in East St Louis SD 189 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 East St Louis SD 189 School District have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
12 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
4,635 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
388 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
East St Louis SD 189 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 70% has increased from 69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#846 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤1%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
50%
Graduation Rate
70%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.70
# American Indian Students
7 Students
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
98 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
28%
# Black Students
4,452 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
96%
16%
# White Students
51 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
1%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
419
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
326
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
325
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
357
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
342
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
319
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
275
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
285
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
269
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
336
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
405
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
317
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
367
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
293
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,363 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,355 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$136 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$127 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,363
$21,990
Spending / Student
$27,355
$21,244
Best East St Louis SD 189 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Siu Charter Sch Of East St Louis
Charter School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 James R Thompson Blvd
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 482-8391
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 482-8391
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
Rank: #22.
Wyvetter Younge Sch Of Excellence
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3939 Caseyville Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3930
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3930
Grades: K-8
| 477 students
Rank: #33.
James Avant Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1915 N 55th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3870
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3870
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: #44.
Gordon Bush Alt Sch For Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1516 Gross Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3760
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3760
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Annette Officer Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
558 N 27th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3970
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3970
Grades: K-4
| 331 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Dunbar Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1835 Tudor Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3840
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3840
Grades: K-4
| 362 students
Rank: #77.
Katie Harper-wright Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7710 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3860
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3860
Grades: PK-4
| 383 students
Rank: #88.
East St Louis-lincoln Middle School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12 S 10th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3770
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3770
Grades: 5-8
| 400 students
Rank: #99.
Mason/clark Middle School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5510 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3750
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3750
Grades: 5-8
| 599 students
Rank: #1010.
East St Louis Senior High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4901 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3700
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,261 students
Rank: n/an/a
St. Clair Co Juv Detention Center
Alternative School
9006 Lebanon Rd
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0766
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0766
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
501 Katherine Dunham Pl
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3290
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3290
Grades: PK
| 376 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East St Louis SD 189 School District?
East St Louis SD 189 School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,635 students.
What is the rank of East St Louis SD 189 School District?
East St Louis SD 189 School District is ranked #839 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 East St Louis SD 189 School District?
96% of East St Louis SD 189 School District students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East St Louis SD 189 School District?
East St Louis SD 189 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is East St Louis SD 189 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,355 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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