Enrollment
206
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Don D Shute Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Don D Shute Elem School
Don D Shute Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in East Peoria, Illinois, enrolling 206 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 206 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 206 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among East Peoria's public schools, it stands alongside Riverview Elem School (220 students): Don D Shute Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.7:1 vs 10.5:1).
East Peoria Sd 86 also operates Central Jr High School (434 students) and Woodrow Wilson Elem School (162 students) alongside Don D Shute Elem School.
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 Don D Shute Elem School compares
Don D Shute Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,305
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Peoria Sd 86, which includes Don D Shute Elem School.
$17,305
Per student
+2%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~206 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Don D Shute Elem School a good school?
Don D Shute Elem School earns 47/100 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 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.
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