- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cahokia, IL
Penniman Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Penniman Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170804000412
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Penniman Elem School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Cahokia · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 250
- students enrolled
Penniman Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Penniman Elem School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Cahokia, IL.
School address
District: Cahokia Cusd 187 · Illinois
NCES ID 170804000412 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Penniman Elem School held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 170804000412 · Cahokia, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 13.9:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Cahokia High School (850 students)
Penniman Elem School held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Penniman Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cahokia High S
Cahokia High School
850 students
- Wirth/Parks Mi
Wirth/Parks Middle School
571 students
- Maplewood Elem 290
Maplewood Elem School
290 students
- Lalumier Elem 276
Lalumier Elem School
276 students
- Huffman Elem S 268
Huffman Elem School
268 students
- This school 250
Penniman Elem School
250 students
What this shows Penniman Elem School reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Penniman Elem School compares
Penniman Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Illinois - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
69.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,171
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 93.6%
White 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, Penniman Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Cahokia Cusd 187 reports $24,171 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Penniman Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cahokia High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wirth/Parks Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maplewood Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lalumier Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huffman Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Penniman Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Cahokia
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about Penniman Elem School
How many students attend Penniman Elem School?
Penniman Elem School has 250 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cahokia, IL. CCD year-over-year: 259 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penniman Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Penniman Elem School is 13.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Penniman Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Penniman Elem School is African American at 93.6% of enrollment, in Cahokia, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Penniman Elem School?
Penniman Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Penniman Elem School rank among elementary schools in Cahokia?
By Resource Investment Index, Penniman Elem School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Cahokia, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cahokia on the city page.
What other schools are in Cahokia Cusd 187?
Besides Penniman Elem School, Cahokia Cusd 187 also operates Cahokia High School (850 students), Wirth/Parks Middle School (571 students), and Maplewood Elem School (290 students). See the Cahokia Cusd 187 district page for the complete list.