Enrollment
542
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Peoria, IL
Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr
Federal NCES profile for Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173123003265
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #10 of 21
- elementary schools in Peoria · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 542
- students enrolled
Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr ranks #10 of 21 elementary schools in Peoria, IL.
School address
District: Peoria Sd 150 · Illinois
NCES ID 173123003265 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr
Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr is a mid-sized elementary school in Peoria, Illinois, enrolling 542 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 542 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by African American (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 271 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Peoria's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lincoln School (823 students): Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 14.8:1).
Peoria Sd 150 also operates Richwoods High School (1,685 students) and Peoria High School (1,541 students) alongside Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr compares
Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Illinois - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,851
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 542 Top 25% in Illinois - larger than 75% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Students per teacher 14.4:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173123003265
Student demographics
African American 54.8%
Hispanic or Latino 32.8%
Two or More 6.1%
White 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 271:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 38.4%
In-school suspensions 56
Out-of-school suspensions 25
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Peoria Sd 150, which includes Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr.
$16,851
Per student
-1%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.8%
State 40.4%
Federal 17.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richwoods High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peoria High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glen Oak Comm Learning Cntr | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manual High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,541
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Peoria
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lincoln School
Standard public school
823 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Glen Oak Comm Learning Cntr
Standard public school
794 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
The Elise Ford Allen Academy
Standard public school
642 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Dr Maude a Sanders Primary School
Standard public school
442 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Ridgeview Elementary School
Standard public school
433 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Hines Primary School
Standard public school
403 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr
How many students attend Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr?
Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr has 542 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Peoria, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr?
The student-teacher ratio at Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr is 14.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr?
The largest demographic group at Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr is African American at 54.8% of enrollment, in Peoria, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr?
Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr rank among elementary schools in Peoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr ranks #10 of 21 elementary schools in Peoria, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Peoria on the city page.
Is Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr a good school?
Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Peoria Sd 150?
Besides Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr, Peoria Sd 150 also operates Richwoods High School (1,685 students), Peoria High School (1,541 students), and Lincoln School (823 students). See the Peoria Sd 150 district page for the complete list.