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Penniman Elem School

PublicRegularGrades 3–5
Cahokia, Illinois · Cahokia CUSD 187
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students250
Student:Teacher19.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch88%
Title INo
Penniman Elem School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
250
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
88%+34.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
3–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Penniman Elem School is a public primary serving grades 3–5 in Cahokia, Illinois. The school enrolls 250 students. It is part of the Cahokia CUSD 187 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.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
88% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span3–5
DistrictCahokia CUSD 187
County17163
CityCahokia
ZIP62206
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170804000412

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment250
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino2.7%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian90.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
2.7%
Black
0.0%
Asian
90.0%
Two+
3.1%
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 %88%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)