Estelle Sauget School of Choice

www.cusd187.org

240 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Estelle Sauget School of Choice, located in Cahokia, Illinois, functions as an alternative educational program within the Cahokia School District 187. Designed to support students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting, the school provides a structured environment focused on credit recovery, behavioral intervention, and personalized academic support. By offering a smaller, more focused setting, the institution aims to help students who have fallen behind academically or who require a different approach to learning to stay on track toward graduation.

The primary mission of the school is to provide a path to success for students who have faced challenges in the conventional school system. Through a combination of targeted instruction, consistent mentorship, and a commitment to addressing the unique social and emotional needs of its student body, Estelle Sauget works to minimize dropout rates. By fostering a culture of accountability and support, the program empowers students to overcome personal and academic hurdles, ultimately preparing them for future success in post-secondary education or the workforce.

240

Total Students

13.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Estelle Sauget School of Choice
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	5
Black	209
Two or More	13

Black
209 (87.1%)
White
13 (5.4%)
Two or More
13 (5.4%)
Hispanic
5 (2.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cahokia CUSD 187
Phone:	(618)332-4741
Website:	http://www.cusd187.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	240
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 21

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 23

Grade 6 27

Grade 7 23

Grade 8 24