James Avant Elementary School in Washington Pk, IL

At a glance

Reported students

342

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

9.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Illinois elementary enrollment

45th percentile

Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

360.5

James Avant Elementary School: 342 reported students.

State peer staffing position

9th percentile

9.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 308
Teachers (FTE): 36
Student–teacher ratio: 8.6:1

What the reported data says about James Avant Elementary School

James Avant Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Washington Pk. It is one of 12 current school records connected to East St Louis SD 189. NCES reports 342 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.8:1, below the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (83%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.6%). English learners represent 8.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking James Avant Elementary School

1How do the reported 9.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 35 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 8.4%
Students with disabilities: 6.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 99.4%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White2.3%
Hispanic12.6%
Black83%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial1.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Dunbar Elem School

Elementary · Grades KG–04

327 reported students

Annette Officer Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–04

362 reported students

Katie Harper-Wright Elem

Elementary · Grades PK–04

418 reported students

Wyvetter Younge School of Excellence

Elementary · Grades KG–08

534 reported students

East St Louis-Lincoln Middle School

Middle · Grades 05–08

359 reported students

Vivian Adams Early Child Ctr

Other · Grades PK–PK

377 reported students

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Public schools near James Avant Elementary School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Wyvetter Younge School of Excellence Elementary · East St Louis SD 189	KG–08	534	1 mi
Annette Officer Elementary Elementary · East St Louis SD 189	KG–04	362	2.3 mi
Katie Harper-Wright Elem Elementary · East St Louis SD 189	PK–04	418	3 mi
Kreitner Elem School Elementary · Collinsville CUSD 10	PK–04	378	3.2 mi
Caseyville Elementary School Elementary · Collinsville CUSD 10	PK–04	336	3.4 mi
Dunbar Elem School Elementary · East St Louis SD 189	KG–04	327	3.8 mi

Frequently asked questions about James Avant Elementary School

What grades does James Avant Elementary School serve?

James Avant Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in East St Louis SD 189.

How many students attend James Avant Elementary School?

James Avant Elementary School reported 342 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 308 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at James Avant Elementary School?

The calculated ratio is 9.8:1, based on 342 students and 35 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is James Avant Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

James Avant Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on East St Louis SD 189 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of James Avant Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

99.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is James Avant Elementary School in?

James Avant Elementary School is part of East St Louis SD 189, based in East Saint Louis, IL, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near James Avant Elementary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wyvetter Younge School of Excellence (1 mi), Annette Officer Elementary (2.3 mi), Katie Harper-Wright Elem (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.