Penniman Elementary School
Penniman Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades 1-8 | Cahokia CUSD 187
Penniman Elementary School is located in Cahokia, IL and is one of 11 schools in Cahokia Cusd 187. It is a public school that serves 347 students in grades 1-8.
Penniman Elementary School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Penniman Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Penniman Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Penniman Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Penniman Elementary School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Penniman Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Penniman Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Penniman Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| Elizabeth Morris Elementary School 0.5 miles | ![]() |
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| Gateway Christian Academy 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| Estelle Sauget Academic Center 0.7 miles | ![]() |
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| Cahokia School of Choice 0.8 miles | ![]() |
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| Maplewood Elementary School 1.1 miles | ![]() |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 347
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Penniman Elementary School had 89% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Illinois had 44% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Black
89%
White
7%
Hispanic
3%
Two or More Races
1%
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Cahokia CUSD 187 District Spending
$11,240Per Pupil
The Cahokia CUSD 187 spends $11,240 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 53% on instruction, 43% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Cahokia CUSD 187 District
17:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Penniman Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Cahokia CUSD 187Test Scores
About the ISAT
What is it?
The ISAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 4 and 7 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels: academic warning, below standards, meets standards and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
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TestRating
4 out of 10
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