Pekin PSD 108

Pekin, Illinois — 11 schools

3,165
Total Enrollment
11
Schools
$17,266
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Pekin PSD 108 operates 11 public schools serving 3,165 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,126 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 $17,266 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 45.1% local, 42.7% state, and 12.2% 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 $78,628 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 34/100, ranked #482 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 408.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 38.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 87.0% White, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% African American across the district's schools.

Wilson Intermediate School accounts for 19.2% of all Pekin PSD 108 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Pekin PSD 108-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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

Pekin PSD 108 school enrollment varies 4.3× across entities

Pekin PSD 108 school enrollment ranges from 139 students (lowest) to 600 students (highest), a spread of 461 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

Pekin PSD 108 student-counselor ratio is 408:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Pekin PSD 108 chronic absenteeism rate is 38.3% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

12.2%
Federal
42.7%
State
45.1%
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
482 / 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

$78,628
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 11 schools in Pekin PSD 108.

White 87.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 5.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

408.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
38.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Pekin PSD 108

School Enrollment
Wilson Intermediate School
600
Washington Intermediate School
428
Broadmoor Junior High School
387
Jefferson Elem School
290
Edison Junior High School
271
C B Smith Elem School
264
Pekin Preschool Family Ed Center
201
Willow Elem School
192
Scott Altman Primary School
189
Dirksen Elementary School
165
L E Starke Elem School
139

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pekin PSD 108?

Pekin PSD 108 has 11 schools, including 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 other. Total enrollment is 3,165 students.

How much does Pekin PSD 108 spend per student?

Pekin PSD 108 spends $17,266 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #482 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in Pekin PSD 108?

The average teacher salary in Pekin PSD 108 is $78,628 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Pekin PSD 108?

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 Pekin PSD 108?

Pekin PSD 108 students are 87.0% White, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% African American, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 11 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Pekin PSD 108?

Pekin PSD 108 has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #482 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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