JAMES AVANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

James Avant Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the East St Louis SD 189 school district, located in Washington Pk, IL with about 494 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, James Avant Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

James Avant Elementary School, located in Washington Park, Illinois, is a public educational institution serving students within the East St. Louis School District 189. As a cornerstone of its community, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to young learners, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. The school’s mission is generally aligned with the district's broader goals of fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that prepares students for middle school and beyond, while addressing the unique socioeconomic challenges often faced by families in the surrounding area.

Like many schools in the Washington Park and East St. Louis region, James Avant Elementary operates with a commitment to closing achievement gaps and providing equitable resources to its student body. The school community often works to integrate family involvement and community outreach into the educational experience, recognizing that student success is deeply linked to the support systems provided both inside and outside the classroom. Through its curriculum and daily operations, the school strives to maintain a structured learning environment that promotes both academic growth and the development of character-building life skills.

For more information, contact James Avant Elementary School at (618) 646-3870 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.