Estelle Sauget School of Choice Cahokia IL (2026 List)

About Estelle Sauget School of Choice

Estelle Sauget School Of Choice is located at 1700 Jerome Ln Cahokia, IL 62206. The school teaches from pre-K through eighth grade. Enrollment is 249 students. There are 18 pupils for every teacher. Students are 46 percent male and 54 percent female. 3% math proficiency, 3% reading proficiency (state testing). Estelle Sauget is a selective public school in the Cahokia Community Unit School District 187 that provides a nontraditional K-8 alternative for students in the district. The program-based structure offers a seamless primary and middle-grade pathway, combining early learning, classroom routines, peer familiarity, support for students and school-home communication in one compact campus environment for children across multiple developmental stages before high school routes begin later in the district network. Jerome Lane today. One contemporary housing reference as parents check out school access, commute patterns and the south-suburban residential market of Cahokia Heights is the usual listing of homes around the campus in Cahokia Heights just under $47,314. Estelle Sauget offers a choice-based K-8 profile as an alternative to typical elementary-only campuses for families seeking the best elementary school in Illinois for its continuity, district access, compact scale and practical local placement nearby.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 3%

Reading 3%

State average proficiency is 3% in Math and 3% in Reading.

14

Full-time Teachers

18 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

249

Total Students

$66456

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 7.23%

Asian 0%

Hispanic 1.61%

Black 86.35%

Two+ Races 4.82%

Native Am. 0%

White

7.23%

Asian

0%

Hispanic

1.61%

Black

86.35%

Two+ Races

4.82%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 249

54.22%

135 Female

45.78%

114 Male

Student Population

249 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Estelle Sauget School of Choice Contact Information

Address

1700 Jerome Ln, Cahokia, IL 62206

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Phone

(618) 332-4741

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Website

http://www.cusd187.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM - 2:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Estelle Sauget School of Choice posted the CUSD #187 Early Childhood Pre-K Round Up for families with three and four year old students who will be entering the 2026-2027 school year. Parents can begin the early learning process, review eligibility and connect with district staff during screening appointments scheduled in May. The update provides early planning for Estelle Sauget families, smoother enrollment and a clearer start for young learners entering the district’s preschool pathway.

FAQ

Q1. What type of school environment does Estelle Sauget School of Choice provide?

Ans. Estelle Sauget School of Choice is a smaller K-8 public school that helps students build confidence, routines, friendships and stable peer relationships.

Q2. How does Estelle Sauget School of Choice keep in touch with families?

Ans. Estelle Sauget School of Choice updates families through district communication channels, school notices, contact information, calendars and information pages.

Q3. What distinguishes Estelle Sauget School of Choice from many of the local campuses?

Ans. Estelle Sauget School of Choice is a district choice elementary school and not a traditional neighborhood only campus.

Q4. Does Estelle Sauget School of Choice have grade level continuity that exceeds the average?

Ans. Estelle Sauget School of Choice continues through eighth grade, providing students with a longer time in one familiar school community.

Q5. What do parents like about Estelle Sauget School of Choice?

Ans. Parents may want to check out Estelle Sauget School of Choice for its small campus, K-8 pathway, district connection and local Cahokia setting.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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