Huffman Elementary School

Summary:

Huffman Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Cahokia, Illinois, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 279 students. The school is part of the Cahokia CUSD 187 district, which is ranked 812 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Huffman Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Illinois elementary schools over the past decade, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Huffman Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages on standardized tests, with only 13.8% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 2.7% of 3rd graders, 2.3% of 4th graders, and 0% of 5th graders meeting or exceeding mathematics standards. The school also has a high rate of chronic absenteeism, reaching 58.4% in the 2021-2022 school year, significantly higher than the state average of 17.4%. Additionally, Huffman Elementary serves a high-poverty student population, with 93.19% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Lalumier Elementary, Penniman Elementary, Estelle Sauget School of Choice, Maplewood Elementary, and Elizabeth Morris Elementary, Huffman Elementary's academic performance is consistently the lowest, despite spending over $19,000 per student in the 2022-2023 school year. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be enough to address the school's challenges, and a more comprehensive approach to improving educational outcomes is needed.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 600 Saint Robert Dr
       Cahokia, IL  62206-1757


(618) 332-3720

District: Cahokia CUSD 187

SchoolDigger Rank:
1886th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,785 Help


Students who attend Huffman Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Wirth/Parks Middle School
High:    Cahokia High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  279

Racial breakdown:

African American:
88.5%
Two or more races:
5.4%
White:
4.7%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.2% Help


 See top rated Illinois elementary schools

 Compare Huffman Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Huffman Elementary School ranks worse than 91.2% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Cahokia CUSD 187 School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.08. (See more...)
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Huffman Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Cahokia CUSD 187 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Huffman Elementary School is $19,785, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Cahokia CUSD 187 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Huffman Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Huffman Elementary School 1886th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Huffman Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Disabled students:
Male students:
African American students:


Cahokia CUSD 187:

SchoolDigger ranks Cahokia CUSD 187 812th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Huffman Elementary School?

Rank History for Huffman Elementary School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Huffman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 6.72 1847th 2020 8.6%
2004 22.84 1677th 2030 17.4%
2005 32.57 1538th 2022 23.9%
2006 32.24 1638th 2086 21.5%
2007 37.48 1547th 2095 26.2%
2008 26.32 1678th 2092 19.8%
2009 35.49 1557th 2120 26.6%
2010 10.79 1962nd 2139 8.3%
2011 8.28 2024th 2147 5.7%
2012 20.18 1851st 2166 14.5%
2013 9.93 2023rd 2167 6.6%
2014 8.80 1987th 2093 5.1%
2015 11.26 1968th 2052 4.1%
2016 7.75 2024th 2046 1.1%
2017 6.35 2037th 2044 0.3%
2018 8.70 2000th 2037 1.8%
2019 8.20 2053rd 2086 1.6%
2022 11.39 2021st 2082 2.9%
2023 10.54 2023rd 2077 2.6%
2024 14.08 1886th 2067 8.8%
See the entire list of Illinois Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Huffman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.51 79th 89 11.2%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Huffman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.21 722nd 763 5.4%
2019 18.09 1168th 1194 2.2%
2022 20.91 1071st 1113 3.8%
2023 16.85 1133rd 1156 2.0%
2024 15.70 1161st 1195 2.8%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Huffman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.95 1701st 1765 3.6%
2019 13.37 1754th 1816 3.4%
2022 17.16 1669th 1763 5.3%
2023 15.12 1739th 1808 3.8%
2024 20.72 1572nd 1793 12.3%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Huffman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.18 17th 24 29.2%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Homeless Students!

Rank History for Female students at Huffman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.30 1934th 1964 1.5%
2019 10.76 1925th 2019 4.7%
2022 11.09 1920th 1970 2.5%
2023 12.20 1867th 1957 4.6%
2024 12.62 1845th 1942 5.0%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Huffman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.95 887th 907 2.2%
2024 19.69 852nd 886 3.8%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Male students at Huffman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.87 1902nd 1972 3.5%
2019 7.41 2012th 2019 0.3%
2022 12.94 1880th 1977 4.9%
2023 10.23 1950th 1984 1.7%
2024 16.46 1705th 1959 13.0%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Huffman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.57 553rd 698 20.8%
2019 23.21 637th 711 10.4%
2022 28.58 540th 684 21.1%
2023 25.48 588th 692 15.0%
2024 31.58 475th 655 27.5%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Huffman Elementary School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 






Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Huffman Elementary School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Huffman Elementary School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Huffman Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 352 124 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 476
1990 361 128 1 10 n/a n/a n/a 0 500
1991 296 102 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1992 276 124 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1993 231 184 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1994 230 194 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1995 177 247 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1996 177 247 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1997 170 257 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1998 147 275 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1999 108 297 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2000 80 328 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2001 59 270 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2002 64 262 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2003 64 262 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2004 45 289 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 343
2005 32 289 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2006 42 273 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2007 39 273 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2008 39 282 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2009 30 300 0 5 0 n/a n/a 2 337
2010 32 323 0 5 0 n/a n/a 3 363
2011 22 287 0 5 0 0 0 0 314
2012 24 291 0 1 0 0 1 0 317
2013 25 257 0 7 0 0 0 0 289
2014 26 328 0 1 0 0 0 0 355
2015 23 319 0 0 0 1 6 0 349
2016 20 334 0 2 0 0 5 0 361
2017 11 281 0 4 0 0 15 0 311
2018 20 282 0 6 0 0 12 0 320
2019 18 254 0 3 0 0 25 0 300
2020 17 252 0 2 0 0 17 0 288
2021 13 266 1 1 1 0 11 0 293
2022 14 230 1 4 1 0 10 0 260
2023 13 247 0 3 1 0 15 0 279

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Huffman Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 476 21.0 22.6 n/a
1990 500 21.0 23.8 n/a
1991 402 22.0 18.2 n/a
1992 400 21.0 19.0 n/a
1993 422 20.0 21.1 n/a
1994 431 19.0 22.7 n/a
1995 431 20.8 20.7 n/a
1996 431 20.8 20.7 n/a
1997 440 21.0 21.0 n/a
1998 430 21.0 20.5 n/a
1999 411 22.0 18.7 n/a
2000 410 23.0 17.8 n/a
2001 333 18.0 18.5 n/a
2002 328 17.0 19.3 80.8
2003 328 17.0 19.3 80.8
2004 343 16.0 21.4 86
2005 330 18.0 18.3 89.4
2006 319 17.9 17.8 95.9
2007 318 15.0 21.2 97.8
2008 325 17.0 19.1 90.5
2009 337 19.9 16.9 87.5
2010 363 21.8 16.5 94.2
2011 314 19.0 16.5 90.4
2012 317 20.0 15.8 89.6
2013 289 17.3 16.6 75.4
2014 355 18.9 18.7 93.5
2015 349 21.0 16.6 97.7
2016 361 21.0 17.1 80.9
2017 311 19.3 16.1 92.3
2018 320 21.1 15.1 92.2
2019 300 18.7 16.0 92.3
2020 288 18.6 15.4 94.1
2021 293 n/a n/a n/a
2022 260 18.8 13.8 96.2
2023 279 18.7 14.9 93.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Huffman Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 476 21.0 22.6 n/a
1990 500 21.0 23.8 n/a
1991 402 22.0 18.2 n/a
1992 400 21.0 19.0 n/a
1993 422 20.0 21.1 n/a
1994 431 19.0 22.7 n/a
1995 431 20.8 20.7 n/a
1996 431 20.8 20.7 n/a
1997 440 21.0 21.0 n/a
1998 430 21.0 20.5 n/a
1999 411 22.0 18.7 n/a
2000 410 23.0 17.8 n/a
2001 333 18.0 18.5 n/a
2002 328 17.0 19.3 80.8
2003 328 17.0 19.3 80.8
2004 343 16.0 21.4 86
2005 330 18.0 18.3 89.4
2006 319 17.9 17.8 95.9
2007 318 15.0 21.2 97.8
2008 325 17.0 19.1 90.5
2009 337 19.9 16.9 87.5
2010 363 21.8 16.5 94.2
2011 314 19.0 16.5 90.4
2012 317 20.0 15.8 89.6
2013 289 17.3 16.6 75.4
2014 355 18.9 18.7 93.5
2015 349 21.0 16.6 97.7
2016 361 21.0 17.1 80.9
2017 311 19.3 16.1 92.3
2018 320 21.1 15.1 92.2
2019 300 18.7 16.0 92.3
2020 288 18.6 15.4 94.1
2021 293 n/a n/a n/a
2022 260 18.8 13.8 96.2
2023 279 18.7 14.9 93.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Huffman Elementary School

Help
Compare
YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis B
201599.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
201697.1%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.5%100.0%
201797.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%
201896.9%96.9%97.2%97.2%97.2%97.2%
201994.6%94.6%94.6%94.6%94.6%94.6%
202198.6%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.6%98.3%98.0%
202299.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
202393.0%93.3%93.3%93.3%93.3%93.3%
202492.3%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Huffman Elementary School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,866 (10.2%) $16,507 (89.8%) $18,372
2020 $2,265 (15.3%) $12,554 (84.7%) $14,819
2021 $3,186 (21.0%) $11,980 (79.0%) $15,165
2022 $3,186 (21.0%) $11,980 (79.0%) $15,165
2023 $7,862 (40.6%) $11,516 (59.4%) $19,377
2024 $9,730 (49.2%) $10,055 (50.8%) $19,785

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Huffman Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2053rd of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 2023rd of 2077 Elementary schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Huffman Elementary School)7.13.2
 3.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cahokia CUSD 187)4.93.1
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Huffman Elementary School)12.53.2
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cahokia CUSD 187)8.31.8
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Huffman Elementary School)6.25.9
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cahokia CUSD 187)64.3
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Huffman Elementary School)1.81
 0.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cahokia CUSD 187)1.90.4
 1.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Huffman Elementary School)6.16.1
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cahokia CUSD 187)4.94.3
 0.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Huffman Elementary School)1.53.1
 1.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cahokia CUSD 187)1.31.3
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Huffman Elementary School)20.314.3
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Cahokia CUSD 187)21.912.4
 9.5%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students300279
 7%
African American254247
 2.8%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic33
Pacific Islander00
White1813
 27.8%
Two or More Races2515
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.3%93.2%
 0.9%


Schools Near Huffman Elementary School









Frequently Asked Questions about Huffman Elementary School

Students who attend Huffman Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wirth/Parks Middle School
High : Cahokia High School

Huffman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 8.8% of Illinois elementary schools.

Students at Huffman Elementary School are 89% African American, 5% Two or more races, 5% White, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 279 students attended Huffman Elementary School.


Rate Huffman Elementary School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Huffman Elementary School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 83 milliseconds.