Overview
James Avant Elementary School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Washington Pk, Illinois. The school enrolls 342 students. It is part of the East St Louis SD 189 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
9.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictEast St Louis SD 189
County17163
CityWashington Pk
ZIP62204
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171332005999
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment342
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino7.7%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian89.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %99%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)