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Edgemont Elementary School (Closed 2023)

8601 Washington St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
Edgemont Elementary School serves 241 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
241 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
98%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Edgemont Elementary School?
241 students attend Edgemont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Edgemont Elementary School students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgemont Elementary School?
Edgemont Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edgemont Elementary School offer ?
Edgemont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Edgemont Elementary School part of?
Edgemont Elementary School is part of East St Louis School District 189.

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