East St Louis Sd 189 School District
School District · East Saint Louis, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
4,635
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
10
5 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
4,635
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#337 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$27,439
+$10,749 vs Illinois median
District size
4,635 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
East St Louis Sd 189 ranks #337 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. East St Louis Sd 189's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are James Avant Elementary School (8.5/10), Annette Officer Elementary (8.2/10), and Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +16.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among East St Louis Sd 189 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in East St Louis Sd 189
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Avant Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Annette Officer Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Katie Harper-Wright Elem | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Dunbar Elem School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 6 | East St Louis-Lincoln Middle Sch | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | East St Louis Senior High School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Mason/clark Middle Sch | 5.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Siu Charter Sch of East St Louis | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About East St Louis Sd 189
East St Louis Sd 189 is a East Saint Louis, Illinois school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 4,635 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. District-level spending was $27,439 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.4/10, East St Louis Sd 189 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is James Avant Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, East St Louis Sd 189 students show an average math proficiency of 15.7% and ELA proficiency of 21.3%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in East St Louis Sd 189, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in East St Louis Sd 189 with test data.
Schools in East St Louis Sd 189
10 schoolsElementary Schools5
Middle Schools2
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- East Saint Louis
- Total Enrollment
- 4,635
- Teachers (FTE)
- 388
- District spending per student
- $27,439NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 37.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in East St Louis Sd 189?
East St Louis Sd 189 has 10 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for East St Louis Sd 189?
The average composite rating for East St Louis Sd 189 is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in East St Louis Sd 189?
East St Louis Sd 189's district-level spending was $27,439 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in East St Louis Sd 189?
The average student-teacher ratio in East St Louis Sd 189 is 11.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in East St Louis Sd 189?
James Avant Elementary School is the highest-rated school in East St Louis Sd 189 with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in East St Louis Sd 189?
Across schools in East St Louis Sd 189 with test data, the average math proficiency is 15.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 21.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does East St Louis Sd 189 compare to other districts in Illinois?
East St Louis Sd 189 has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 15.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 21.3%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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