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#1727 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 45% in state
James Avant Elementary School
Elementary School · East St Louis Sd 189 · Washington PK, IL
An East St Louis Sd 189 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
1915 N 55th St, Washington PK, IL 62204
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James Avant Elementary School score 10% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 7%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 17% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 24% (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
92.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James Avant Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat 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
$36,789
Median home value
$48,200
Median rent
$783/mo
College educated
7.9%
Homeownership
68.9%
Poverty rate
28.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62204; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Lutheran Christian Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 143 | Compare → |
| Wyvetter Younge Sch of ExcellenceEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 477 | Compare → |
| Annette Officer ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–4 | 2.3 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| Katie Harper-wright ElemEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–4 | 3.0 mi | 383 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
East St Louis Sd 189
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #3 of 10
- District spending per student
- $27,439NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 37.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
James Avant Elementary School is listed in East St Louis SD 189; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James Avant Elementary School
James Avant Elementary School is a public elementary school in Washington PK, IL, part of East St Louis Sd 189, serving approximately 329 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,727 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James Avant Elementary School
What grades does James Avant Elementary School serve?
James Avant Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend James Avant Elementary School?
James Avant Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 329 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Avant Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Avant Elementary School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James Avant Elementary School rank in IL?
James Avant Elementary School ranks #1,727 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is James Avant Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
James Avant Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 James Avant Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James Avant Elementary School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is James Avant Elementary School a charter school?
No, James Avant Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James Avant Elementary School a Title I school?
No, James Avant Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James Avant Elementary School?
92.4% of students at James Avant Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 329
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Clair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.9%
- Phone
- (618) 646-3870
- Area population (ZIP 62204)
- 4,824
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 62204; 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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