Very Good
#214 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 30% of private schools
Sister Thea Bowman
Elementary School · East Saint Louis, IL
A private elementary school in East Saint Louis, IL serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
8213 CHURCH LN, East Saint Louis, IL 62203
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
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Where Sister Thea Bowman sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Harper-wright ElemEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–4 | 0.7 mi | 383 | Compare → |
| Signal Hill Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Blessed Sacrament SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 2.0 mi | 136 | Compare → |
| Illini Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–4 | 2.4 mi | 334 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sister Thea Bowman is listed in East Saint Louis, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sister Thea Bowman
Sister Thea Bowman is a private elementary school in East Saint Louis, IL, serving approximately 115 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #214 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sister Thea Bowman
What grades does Sister Thea Bowman serve?
Sister Thea Bowman serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Sister Thea Bowman?
Sister Thea Bowman has an enrollment of approximately 115 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sister Thea Bowman?
The student-teacher ratio at Sister Thea Bowman is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sister Thea Bowman rank in IL?
Sister Thea Bowman ranks #214 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Sister Thea Bowman's MySchoolScout rating?
Sister Thea Bowman has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sister Thea Bowman a private school?
Yes, Sister Thea Bowman is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Sister Thea Bowman a religious school?
Sister Thea Bowman has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 115
- Gender Split
- 38% M / 62% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 195 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Clair County
- Phone
- (618) 397-0316
- 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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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