Penniman Elem School
Cahokia, IL · Cahokia CUSD 187 · Grades 3 - 5
2,104th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 0%· Stable
Penniman Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Penniman Elem School 2,104th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 0% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 0th in 2019 to 0th in 2025.
Penniman Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Penniman Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 260 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 93.4% | 93.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 3.1% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| White | 4.5% | 2.7% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Penniman Elem School
Typical home value $53K in zip 62206 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2016
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Penniman Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Estelle Sauget School of ChoiceCahokia CUSD 187 · 0.3 mi away1,880th of 2,105
ELA 25% · Math 12% - –Elizabeth Morris Elem SchoolCahokia CUSD 187 · 1.2 mi away
- –Maplewood Elem SchoolCahokia CUSD 187 · 1.4 mi away
- 1Huffman Elem SchoolCahokia CUSD 187 · 1.8 mi away2,061st of 2,105
ELA 13% · Math 10% - –Lalumier Elem SchoolCahokia CUSD 187 · 2.7 mi away
- 3Dunbar Elem SchoolEast St Louis SD 189 · 3.1 mi away1,669th of 2,105
ELA 32% · Math 20% - 5Annette Officer ElementaryEast St Louis SD 189 · 4 mi away1,248th of 2,105
ELA 41% · Math 34% - 6Bluffview Elem SchoolCommunity Unit School District No 196 · 4.2 mi away1,000th of 2,105
ELA 52% · Math 38%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Penniman Elem School in?
Penniman Elem School is part of the Cahokia CUSD 187 district in Cahokia, Illinois.
Is Penniman Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Penniman Elem School 2,104th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 0% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Penniman Elem School?
Black 94%, Two or more races 3%, White 3% (260 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Penniman Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62206 is $53K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.