At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
268
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
83%+29.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
3–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Huffman Elem School is a public primary serving grades 3–5 in Cahokia, Illinois. The school enrolls 268 students. It is part of the Cahokia CUSD 187 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
83% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span3–5
DistrictCahokia CUSD 187
County17163
CityCahokia
ZIP62206
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170804000413
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment268
White3.0%
Hispanic / Latino1.5%
Black / African American87.7%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races7.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
3.0%
Hispanic
1.5%
Black
87.7%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
7.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.