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Penniman Elementary School

Penniman Elementary School is a public primary school in East Saint Louis, IL, serving grades 3–5, rated F, with 250 students and a 18:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 9% in English Language Arts, 4% in Math and 2% in Science.

FTopHap school rating
Rating
F
Grades
3–5
Enrollment
250
Students per teacher
18:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts9%
Math4%
Science2%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Black94%
White2%
Hispanic2%
Two or more races2%
Male / female
50% / 50%
Free or reduced lunch
88%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-17.2%
Prior-year enrollment
302

School details

Address
1820 Jerome Ln, East Saint Louis, IL 62206
Phone
(618) 332-1915
Website
cusd187.org
Setting
Suburb - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
170804000412
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School district

Cahokia Community Unit School District 187

District rating
F
Schools
9
Students
2,991
Spending per student
$22,678
Teachers (FTE)
181
Grades
PK–12
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About Penniman Elementary School

How is Penniman Elementary School rated?

Penniman Elementary School holds a F rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Cahokia Community Unit School District 187 is rated F overall.

How do students at Penniman Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Penniman Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 9% in English Language Arts, 4% in Math and 2% in Science.

What grades does Penniman Elementary School serve?

Penniman Elementary School serves grades 3–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend Penniman Elementary School?

250 students attend Penniman Elementary School, down from 302 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 18:1.

Which school district is Penniman Elementary School in?

Penniman Elementary School is part of Cahokia Community Unit School District 187, which reports 9 schools, 2,991 students and $22,678 of spending per student.