The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 75%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (10-11)
227 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)65-69%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Asian
(10-11)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(10-11)n/a
23%
Black
(10-11)100%
18%
White
(10-11)n/a
51%
Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
70%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
29%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Donald Mchenry Elementary School?
227 students attend Donald Mchenry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Donald Mchenry Elementary School students are Black.
What grades does Donald Mchenry Elementary School offer ?
Donald Mchenry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Donald Mchenry Elementary School part of?
Donald Mchenry Elementary School is part of East St Louis School District 189.
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