At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
250
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
88%+34.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.0:1
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 (2025)
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
White2.4%
Hispanic / Latino2.4%
Black / African American93.6%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
2.4%
Hispanic
2.4%
Black
93.6%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
1.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.