Enrollment
378
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 173123003286
Dr. C.T. Vivian Primary School — Peoria, IL
Federal NCES profile for Dr. C.T. Vivian Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 25
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: Peoria Sd 150 · 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)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr. C.T. Vivian Primary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dr. C.T. Vivian Primary School reports 378 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 29.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 16% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 30.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Peoria Sd 150 spends $19,209 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 41.8% from local sources (property taxes), 40.4% from the state, and 17.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Dr. C.T. Vivian Primary 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 51% | — | — |
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
12.2:1
students per teacher
— 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Illinois — lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$19,209
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 378 Top 51% in Illinois — larger than 49% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 12.2:1 -16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173123003286
Student demographics
African American 59.0%
White 17.2%
Two or More 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 59.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 30.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 15
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Peoria Sd 150, which includes Dr. C.T. Vivian Primary School.
$19,209
Per student
-4%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,541
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Dr. C.T. Vivian Primary School
How many students attend Dr. C.T. Vivian Primary School?
Dr. C.T. Vivian Primary School has 378 students enrolled. It is a other school in Peoria, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. C.T. Vivian Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. C.T. Vivian Primary School is 12.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. C.T. Vivian Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Dr. C.T. Vivian Primary School is African American at 59.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Peoria, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. C.T. Vivian Primary School?
Dr. C.T. Vivian Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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.