East St Louis Senior High School vs James Avant Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East St Louis Senior High School
East Saint Louis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,288 students
James Avant Elementary School
Washington Pk · Public elementary · Grades K–5
342 students
| Measure | East St Louis Senior High School East Saint Louis, Illinois | James Avant Elementary School Washington Pk, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #668 of 691 | #1884 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16710 of 16,910 | #45100 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,288 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 1,288 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 0.5% | 16% |
| city | East Saint Louis | Washington Pk |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Avant Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.6 vs 8.4).
- •James Avant Elementary School does better on math proficiency (16% vs 0.5%).
- •James Avant Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 5%).
- •East St Louis Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 99.4%).
- •James Avant Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 15.5).
- •East St Louis Senior High School is the larger school with 1,288 students compared with 342.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is East St Louis Senior High School better than James Avant Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), James Avant Elementary School ranks higher (19.6 vs 8.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are East St Louis Senior High School and James Avant Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between East Saint Louis and Washington Pk in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East St Louis Senior High School: 1,288. James Avant Elementary School: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East St Louis Senior High School and James Avant Elementary School rank in Illinois?
East St Louis Senior High School is 668th of 691 and James Avant Elementary School is 1884th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).