Penniman Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cahokia, Illinois 62206 · Cahokia CUSD 187
#2277 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#49840 of 50,301 nationally
About Penniman Elem School
Penniman Elem School is a public elementary located in Cahokia, in the Cahokia CUSD 187 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades 3–5. In 2025 it enrolled 250 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 8.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2277th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (22th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (0th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 250.
There are 7 schools in Cahokia; Penniman Elem School ranks 7th of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)2%
- Reading proficiency (30%)2%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)88%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Penniman Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 2%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 2%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Penniman Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Estelle Sauget School of Choice
Cahokia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
240 students · 540 m away
Cahokia High School
Cahokia · Public high · Grades 9–12
850 students · 1.1 km away
Elizabeth Morris Elem School
Cahokia · Public elementary · Grades K–3
246 students · 1.9 km away
Wirth/Parks Middle School
Cahokia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
571 students · 2.1 km away
Maplewood Elem School
Cahokia · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
290 students · 2.2 km away
Huffman Elem School
Cahokia · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
268 students · 2.9 km away
Lalumier Elem School
Centreville · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
276 students · 4.3 km away
Dunbar Elem School
East Saint Louis · Public elementary · Grades K–4
327 students · 5.0 km away
Kipp Wonder Academy
St. Louis · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
283 students · 6.4 km away
Annette Officer Elementary
East Saint Louis · Public elementary · Grades K–4
362 students · 6.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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250 students
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Medinah · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
250 students
Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch
Marengo · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
249 students
Midland Elementary School
Lacon · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
249 students
Lewis & Clark Elem School
Godfrey · Public elementary · Grades K–1
251 students
Scarlet Oak Elementary School
Oak Forest · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
249 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Penniman Elem School a good school?
Penniman Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 8.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2277 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Penniman Elem School rank in Illinois?
Penniman Elem School ranks #2277 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #49840 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Penniman Elem School?
Penniman Elem School had 250 students in 2025.
Is Penniman Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Penniman Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades 3–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Penniman Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Penniman Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.