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James Avant Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
1915 N 55th St, Washington Pk, IL 62204 · (618) 646-3870 · Part of East St. Louis School District 189
Students
342
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
99%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–5
What stands out about James Avant Elementary School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 23 pts below the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 15.6% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts7.5%
State average 30.7%
Location
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1915 N 55th St, Washington Pk
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten56
Grade 158
Grade 259
Grade 354
Grade 469
Grade 546
Enrollment over time
405’20
318’21
329’22
329’23
342’24
Down 15.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 83%Hispanic 13%White 2%Two or more races 2%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.