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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 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,646 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 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
12 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
4,646 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
375 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East St Louis SD 189 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 69% has decreased from 74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#819 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
50%
Graduation Rate
69%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
2%
29%
% Black
96%
16%
% White
1%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,294 is higher than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,290 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$136 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$127 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,294
$22,455
Spending / Student
$27,290
$21,692
Best East St Louis SD 189 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Avant Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1915 N 55th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3870
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3870
Gr: K-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Wyvetter Younge School Of Excellence
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3939 Caseyville Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3930
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3930
Gr: K-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #33.
Siu Charter School Of East St Louis
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 James R Thompson Blvd
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 482-8391
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 482-8391
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Annette Officer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
558 N 27th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3970
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3970
Gr: K-4 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Gordon Bush Alt School 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
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #66.
Dunbar Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1835 Tudor Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3840
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3840
Gr: K-4 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #77.
Katie Harper-wright Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7710 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3860
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3860
Gr: PK-4 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
East St Louis-lincoln Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
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
Gr: 5-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Mason/clark Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5510 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3750
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3750
Gr: 5-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
East St Louis Senior High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4901 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3700
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,288 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
501 Katherine Dunham Pl
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3290
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3290
Gr: PK | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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 4,646 students.
What is the rank of East St Louis SD 189 School District?
East St Louis SD 189 School District is ranked #835 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 13:1, 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 $27,290 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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