Peoria Heights CUSD 325

Peoria Heights, Illinois — 2 schools

754
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$19,696
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Peoria Heights CUSD 325 operates 2 public schools serving 754 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 703 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Peoria County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,696 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 51.6% local, 36.3% state, and 12.1% 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 $72,720 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 45/100, ranked #224 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 351.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 24.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 53.9% White, 24.4% African American, 8.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Peoria Heights Grade School accounts for 69.4% of all Peoria Heights CUSD 325 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Peoria Heights CUSD 325-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

Peoria Heights CUSD 325 student-counselor ratio is 352:1 — 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

Peoria Heights CUSD 325 chronic absenteeism rate is 24.8% — 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 Peoria Heights CUSD 325 is typically wider than the Peoria Heights CUSD 325-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

12.1%
Federal
36.3%
State
51.6%
Local

Funding Equity

45
Equity Score
224 / 763
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Peoria 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

$72,720
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 2 schools in Peoria Heights CUSD 325.

White 53.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
African American 24.4%
Asian 1.1%
Multiracial 12.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

351.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
24.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Peoria Heights CUSD 325

School Enrollment
Peoria Heights Grade School
488
Peoria Heights High School
215

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Peoria Heights CUSD 325?

Peoria Heights CUSD 325 has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 high. Total enrollment is 754 students.

How much does Peoria Heights CUSD 325 spend per student?

Peoria Heights CUSD 325 spends $19,696 per student. The district has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #224 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in Peoria Heights CUSD 325?

The average teacher salary in Peoria Heights CUSD 325 is $72,720 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Peoria Heights CUSD 325?

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

What is the demographic composition of Peoria Heights CUSD 325?

Peoria Heights CUSD 325 students are 53.9% White, 24.4% African American, 8.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Peoria Heights CUSD 325?

Peoria Heights CUSD 325 has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #224 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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