Harding Elementary School serves 239 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
239 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
100%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Harding Elementary School?
239 students attend Harding Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Harding Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harding Elementary School?
Harding Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Harding Elementary School offer ?
Harding Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Harding Elementary School part of?
Harding Elementary School is part of East St Louis School District 189.
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