Manners Elementary School serves 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
394 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
16%
28%
Black
83%
17%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Manners Elementary School?
394 students attend Manners Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Manners Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Manners Elementary School?
Manners Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Manners Elementary School offer ?
Manners Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Manners Elementary School part of?
Manners Elementary School is part of East St Louis School District 189.
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