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#2159 of 3,813 schools in IL
Katie Harper-wright Elem
Elementary School · East St Louis Sd 189 · East Saint Louis, IL
An East St Louis Sd 189 elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7710 State St, East Saint Louis, IL 62203
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Katie Harper-wright Elem score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 9%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 3% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 20% (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
88.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Katie Harper-wright Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat 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
$41,134
Median home value
$72,700
Median rent
$970/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
71.3%
Poverty rate
27.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62203; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sister Thea BowmanPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Signal Hill Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Blessed Sacrament SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 136 | Compare → |
| Lalumier Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–3 | 2.7 mi | 266 | 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
- #6 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
Katie Harper-wright Elem is listed in East St Louis SD 189; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Katie Harper-wright Elem
Katie Harper-wright Elem is a public elementary school in East Saint Louis, IL, part of East St Louis Sd 189, serving approximately 383 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,159 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Katie Harper-wright Elem
What grades does Katie Harper-wright Elem serve?
Katie Harper-wright Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Katie Harper-wright Elem?
Katie Harper-wright Elem has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Katie Harper-wright Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Katie Harper-wright Elem is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Katie Harper-wright Elem rank in IL?
Katie Harper-wright Elem ranks #2,159 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Katie Harper-wright Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Katie Harper-wright Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Katie Harper-wright Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Katie Harper-wright Elem has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Katie Harper-wright Elem a charter school?
No, Katie Harper-wright Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Katie Harper-wright Elem a Title I school?
No, Katie Harper-wright Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Katie Harper-wright Elem?
88.5% of students at Katie Harper-wright Elem 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 383
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Clair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.7%
- Phone
- (618) 646-3860
- Area population (ZIP 62203)
- 5,539
- Area median age
- 45.3
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 62203; 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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