Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence

3939 Caseyville Ave
E Saint Louis, IL 62204

www.estl189.com

534 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Gordon Bush Elementary School is a public school located in East St. Louis, Illinois, serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. As part of the East St. Louis School District 189, the school is situated in a historically significant urban community and is dedicated to providing foundational education to a diverse student population. The school’s mission emphasizes creating a supportive learning environment that focuses on core academic growth while addressing the social and developmental needs of elementary-aged children.

The facility is named in honor of Gordon Bush, a prominent local figure who served as the first African American mayor of East St. Louis, reflecting the school’s deep connection to the civic history and values of the area. Gordon Bush Elementary works closely with district leadership to implement curriculum standards designed to improve literacy and numeracy skills. By fostering partnerships with parents and community members, the school strives to prepare its students for success as they transition into middle school and beyond, aiming to counteract the systemic challenges often faced by schools in the region.

534

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	2
Black	523
Two or More	7

Black
523 (97.9%)
Two or More
7 (1.3%)
White
2 (0.4%)
Hispanic
2 (0.4%)

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:	East St Louis SD 189
Phone:	(618)646-3930
Website:	http://www.estl189.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	534
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
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

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 62

Grade 6 54

Grade 7 45

Grade 8 30