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Huffman Elem School
Elementary School · Cahokia Cusd 187 · Cahokia, IL
A Cahokia Cusd 187 elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
600 Saint Robert Dr, Cahokia, IL 62206
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 4% proficient (2022)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Huffman Elem School score 14% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 9%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 56 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 4% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Huffman Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low144/100K
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Morris Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | K–3 | 1.0 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Estelle Sauget School of ChoiceEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 249 | Compare → |
| Penniman Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | 3–5 | 1.8 mi | 260 | Compare → |
| Kipp Wonder AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.8 | PK–4 | 2.4 mi | 312 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Cahokia Cusd 187
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Huffman Elem School is listed in Cahokia CUSD 187; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Huffman Elem School
Huffman Elem School is a public elementary school in Cahokia, IL, part of Cahokia Cusd 187, serving approximately 277 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,224 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Huffman Elem School
What grades does Huffman Elem School serve?
Huffman Elem School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Huffman Elem School?
Huffman Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huffman Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Huffman Elem School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Huffman Elem School rank in IL?
Huffman Elem School ranks #2,224 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Huffman Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Huffman Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Huffman Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Huffman Elem School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Huffman Elem School a charter school?
No, Huffman Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Huffman Elem School a Title I school?
No, Huffman Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Huffman Elem School?
87.0% of students at Huffman 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 277
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Clair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.9%
- Phone
- (618) 332-3720
- 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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