D
Needs Improvement
39/100

Katie Harper-Wright Elem

📚 Pre-K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 7710 State St, East Saint Louis, IL 62203
Overall
D
39/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 3% · Math 3% proficient · 3rd percentile in Illinois
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

39
Repit Score
out of 100
383
Students
enrolled
12.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$28K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%3/100reading 2nd percentile, math 5th percentile among Illinois elementary schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 99% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −4 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency3% (−24 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency3% (−20 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black3%3%reading -7 pts, math -5 pts3rd percentile (list)
Low-income3%3%reading -29 pts, math -27 pts1st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 7710 State St
City East Saint Louis
ZIP Code 62203
District 1713320
NCES School ID 171332005849
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 62203

Understanding the community around Katie Harper-Wright Elem helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $45,221
Per Capita Income $23,605
Poverty Rate 24.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 16.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.1%
High School or Higher 83.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $63,600
Median Rent $958
Owner-Occupied 74.4%
Renter-Occupied 25.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Katie Harper-Wright Elem.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 97.9%
White 0.3%
Hispanic/Latino 0.3%
Two or More Races 0.5%
American Indian 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 383
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Katie Harper-Wright Elem?
Katie Harper-Wright Elem has a Repit School Score of 39 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Katie Harper-Wright Elem?
Katie Harper-Wright Elem has 383 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1.
What grades does Katie Harper-Wright Elem serve?
Katie Harper-Wright Elem serves grades Pre-K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Katie Harper-Wright Elem receive per student?
Katie Harper-Wright Elem receives $27,942 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Katie Harper-Wright Elem in 62203 ▼
Avg Home Value
$40,971
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,017
1-Year Change
+9.8%
% Renters
25.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026