Enrollment
155
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 171324001568
Armstrong-Oakview Elem School — East Peoria, IL
Federal NCES profile for Armstrong-Oakview Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 42
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: East Peoria Sd 86 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Armstrong-Oakview Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Armstrong-Oakview Elem School reports 155 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 2% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding East Peoria Sd 86 spends $19,970 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 64.7% from local sources (property taxes), 25.8% from the state, and 9.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Armstrong-Oakview Elem School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 155 | top 12% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 76% in Illinois — lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,970
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 155 Top 12% in Illinois — larger than 88% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 15.6:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 171324001568
Student demographics
White 80.0%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Peoria Sd 86, which includes Armstrong-Oakview Elem School.
$19,970
Per student
-1%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 64.7%
State 25.8%
Federal 9.5%
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.
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Armstrong-Oakview Elem School
How many students attend Armstrong-Oakview Elem School?
Armstrong-Oakview Elem School has 155 students enrolled. It is a other school in East Peoria, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Armstrong-Oakview Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Armstrong-Oakview Elem School is 15.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Armstrong-Oakview Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Armstrong-Oakview Elem School is White at 80.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in East Peoria, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Armstrong-Oakview Elem School?
Armstrong-Oakview Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.