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Penniman Elem School

1820 Jerome Ln, Cahokia, IL 62206

Ranked 1192 of 1380 in Illinois

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Penniman Elem School

1820 Jerome Ln, Cahokia, IL 62206

Ranked 1192 of 1380 in Illinois

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About Penniman Elem School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 1%
Reading 1%
State average proficiency is 1% in Math and 1% in Reading.
19
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
260
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 2.69%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 0.77%
Black 93.46%
Two+ Races 3.08%
Native Am. 0%
White
2.69%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
0.77%
Black
93.46%
Two+ Races
3.08%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 260
51.54%
134 Female
48.46%
126 Male

Student Population

260 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Penniman Elem School Contact Information

Address

1820 Jerome Ln, Cahokia, IL 62206

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Phone

(618) 332-1915

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TOP 1192 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Penniman Elem School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

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.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 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

Penniman Elem School is the new host for the CUSD 187 Early Childhood Program’s Pre-K Round Up for the 2026-2027 school year. The update invites families with children who are 3 and 4 years old to participate in screening and begin preparing for early learning placement in the district. This notice is helpful to Penniman families because it helps younger siblings, future students and households that plan ahead. It also connects the school community to districtwide enrollment, family readiness and early-childhood access.

FAQ

Q1. What family resources does Penniman Elem School have?

Ans. Families can use clever access, Core5, food service links, bus schedule information, calendar tools and district communication for Penniman Elem School.

Q2. In what ways does Penniman Elem School support upper-elementary students?

Ans. Penniman Elem School assists students in developing better routines, responsibility, reading practice, math habits, and getting ready for the next school level.

Q3. How does Penniman Elem School fit into the district?

Ans. Penniman Elem School is a part of Cahokia CUSD 187, and it serves students in grades 3-5, bridging the gap between early elementary and middle school.

Q4. How to track Penniman Elem School updates?

Ans. Penniman Elem School uses official communication methods such as campus notices, calendar reminders, district alerts, app access and student resource links.

Q5. Why would families consider Penniman Elem School?

Ans. Penniman Elem School is a close-knit upper-elementary campus with learning tools, district resources, transportation access and a clear Cahokia pathway.

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

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

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
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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