- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Peoria, IL
Don D Shute Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Don D Shute Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171324001575
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Don D Shute Elem School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in East Peoria · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 206
- students enrolled
Don D Shute Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Don D Shute Elem School ranks #1 of 4 schools in East Peoria, IL.
School address
District: East Peoria Sd 86 · Illinois
NCES ID 171324001575 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Don D Shute Elem School grew from 192 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (+10.4%).
Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 171324001575 · East Peoria, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
206 enr · 14.7:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Jr High School (434 students)
Don D Shute Elem School grew from 192 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (+10.4%). Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Don D Shute Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Jr Hig
Central Jr High School
434 students
- This school
Don D Shute Elem School
206 students
- Woodrow Wilson 162
Woodrow Wilson Elem School
162 students
- Armstrong-Oakv 155
Armstrong-Oakview Elem School
155 students
- Glendale Elem 151
Glendale Elem School
151 students
- Lincoln Elem S 148
Lincoln Elem School
148 students
What this shows Don D Shute Elem School reports 206 students on the CCD universe file.
How Don D Shute Elem School compares
Don D Shute Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
206
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Illinois - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,032
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
White 80.1%
Two or More 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, Don D Shute Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for East Peoria Sd 86 reports $18,032 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Don D Shute Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Armstrong-Oakview Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glendale Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Don D Shute Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in East Peoria
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~206 students)
Frequently asked questions about Don D Shute Elem School
How many students attend Don D Shute Elem School?
Don D Shute Elem School has 206 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Peoria, IL. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 212 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Don D Shute Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Don D Shute Elem School is 14.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Don D Shute Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Don D Shute Elem School is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in East Peoria, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Don D Shute Elem School?
Don D Shute Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Don D Shute Elem School rank among schools in East Peoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Don D Shute Elem School ranks #1 of 4 schools in East Peoria, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in East Peoria on the city page.
What other schools are in East Peoria Sd 86?
Besides Don D Shute Elem School, East Peoria Sd 86 also operates Central Jr High School (434 students), Woodrow Wilson Elem School (162 students), and Armstrong-Oakview Elem School (155 students). See the East Peoria Sd 86 district page for the complete list.