East St Louis SD 189 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,635 students in East St Louis SD 189 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in East St Louis SD 189 School District have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
East St Louis SD 189 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has increased from 69% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.70
# American Indian Students
7 Students
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
98 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
28%
# Black Students
4,452 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
96%
16%
# White Students
51 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
1%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
419
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
326
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
325
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
357
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
342
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
319
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
275
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
285
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
269
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
336
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
405
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
317
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
367
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
293
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,363 is higher than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,355 is higher than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
How many schools belong to East St Louis SD 189 School District?
East St Louis SD 189 School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,635 students.
What is the rank of East St Louis SD 189 School District?
East St Louis SD 189 School District is ranked #839 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East St Louis SD 189 School District?
96% of East St Louis SD 189 School District students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East St Louis SD 189 School District?
East St Louis SD 189 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is East St Louis SD 189 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,355 is higher than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 12 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 4,635 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 70% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
