East Peoria SD 86

East Peoria, Illinois — 7 schools

1,449
Total Enrollment
7
Schools
$19,970
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

East Peoria SD 86 operates 7 public schools serving 1,449 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 3 elementary, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,401 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Tazewell County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,970 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 64.7% local, 25.8% state, and 9.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $75,628 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 36/100, ranked #442 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 320:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 25.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 81.5% White, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4.1% African American across the district's schools.

Central Jr High School accounts for 31.0% of all East Peoria SD 86 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means East Peoria SD 86-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: middle. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

East Peoria SD 86 school enrollment varies 3.0× across entities

East Peoria SD 86 school enrollment ranges from 145 students (lowest) to 434 students (highest), a spread of 289 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

East Peoria SD 86 student-counselor ratio is 320:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within East Peoria SD 86 is typically wider than the East Peoria SD 86-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

East Peoria SD 86 chronic absenteeism rate is 25.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within East Peoria SD 86 is typically wider than the East Peoria SD 86-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

9.5%
Federal
25.8%
State
64.7%
Local

Funding Equity

36
Equity Score
442 / 763
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Tazewell County county, where this district is located.

$758
Studio/mo
$818
1 BR/mo
$1,039
2 BR/mo
$1,346
3 BR/mo
$1,449
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$75,628
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 7 schools in East Peoria SD 86.

White 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 4.1%
Multiracial 8.4%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

320:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
25.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in East Peoria SD 86

School Enrollment
Central Jr High School
434
Don D Shute Elem School
206
Woodrow Wilson Elem School
162
Armstrong-Oakview Elem School
155
Glendale Elem School
151
Lincoln Elem School
148
P L Bolin Elem School
145

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in East Peoria SD 86?

East Peoria SD 86 has 7 schools, including 1 middle, 3 other, 3 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,449 students.

How much does East Peoria SD 86 spend per student?

East Peoria SD 86 spends $19,970 per student. The district has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #442 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in East Peoria SD 86?

The average teacher salary in East Peoria SD 86 is $75,628 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near East Peoria SD 86?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Tazewell County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of East Peoria SD 86?

East Peoria SD 86 students are 81.5% White, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4.1% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 7 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for East Peoria SD 86?

East Peoria SD 86 has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #442 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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