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Elizabeth Morris Elem School
Elementary School · Cahokia Cusd 187 · Cahokia, IL
A Cahokia Cusd 187 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 3rd.
1500 Andrews Dr, Cahokia, IL 62206
- Math 5% proficient (2019)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elizabeth Morris Elem School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 8%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 60 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 5% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 17 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elizabeth Morris Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low144/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,520
Median home value
$57,700
Median rent
$1,021/mo
College educated
11.6%
Homeownership
57.6%
Poverty rate
29.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huffman Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 3–5 | 1.0 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| Estelle Sauget School of ChoiceEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 249 | Compare → |
| Penniman Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | 3–5 | 1.2 mi | 260 | Compare → |
| Maplewood Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–2 | 1.4 mi | 326 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cahokia Cusd 187
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $24,171NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elizabeth Morris Elem School is listed in Cahokia CUSD 187; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elizabeth Morris Elem School
Elizabeth Morris Elem School is a public elementary school in Cahokia, IL, part of Cahokia Cusd 187, serving approximately 272 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,793 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elizabeth Morris Elem School
What grades does Elizabeth Morris Elem School serve?
Elizabeth Morris Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Elizabeth Morris Elem School?
Elizabeth Morris Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 272 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Morris Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Morris Elem School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elizabeth Morris Elem School rank in IL?
Elizabeth Morris Elem School ranks #3,793 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Elizabeth Morris Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elizabeth Morris Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Elizabeth Morris Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elizabeth Morris Elem School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Elizabeth Morris Elem School a charter school?
No, Elizabeth Morris Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elizabeth Morris Elem School a Title I school?
No, Elizabeth Morris Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elizabeth Morris Elem School?
91.2% of students at Elizabeth Morris Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 272
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Clair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 83.1%
- Phone
- (618) 332-3718
- Area population (ZIP 62206)
- 13,155
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62206; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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