D−
Penniman Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades 3–5
1820 Jerome Ln, Cahokia, IL 62206 · (618) 332-1915 · Part of Cahokia Community Unit School District 187
Students
250
Students per teacher
18:1
Free or reduced lunch
88%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
3–5
What stands out about Penniman Elem School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 29 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 34 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 13.2% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency-3%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts-3%
State average 30.7%
Location
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1820 Jerome Ln, Cahokia
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 356
Grade 4100
Grade 594
Enrollment over time
288’20
265’21
259’22
260’23
250’24
Down 13.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 94%White 2%Hispanic 2%Two or more races 2%
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.