Enrollment
442
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Peoria, IL
Dr Maude a Sanders Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Dr Maude a Sanders Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173123003294
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr Maude a Sanders Primary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Illinois schools.
- #15 of 21
- elementary schools in Peoria · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 442
- students enrolled
Dr Maude a Sanders Primary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Maude a Sanders Primary School ranks #15 of 21 elementary schools in Peoria, IL.
School address
District: Peoria Sd 150 · Illinois
NCES ID 173123003294 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr Maude a Sanders Primary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr Maude a Sanders Primary School
Dr Maude a Sanders Primary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Peoria, Illinois, enrolling 442 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 442 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by African American (68%) and White (11%) (diversity index 51/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.6% 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): Dr Maude a Sanders Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.2:1 vs 14.8:1).
Peoria Sd 150 also operates Richwoods High School (1,685 students) and Peoria High School (1,541 students) alongside Dr Maude a Sanders Primary 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 Dr Maude a Sanders Primary School compares
Dr Maude a Sanders Primary 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Illinois - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.6%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 442 Top 38% in Illinois - larger than 62% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 15.2:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173123003294
Student demographics
African American 67.6%
White 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Dr Maude a Sanders Primary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 37.6%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 54
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Peoria Sd 150, which includes Dr Maude a Sanders Primary School.
$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 Dr Maude a Sanders Primary School 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 Dr Maude a Sanders Primary School'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
Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr
Standard public school
542 students 14.4:1 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 Dr Maude a Sanders Primary School
How many students attend Dr Maude a Sanders Primary School?
Dr Maude a Sanders Primary School has 442 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Peoria, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Maude a Sanders Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Maude a Sanders Primary School is 15.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr Maude a Sanders Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Dr Maude a Sanders Primary School is African American at 67.6% of enrollment, in Peoria, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Maude a Sanders Primary School?
Dr Maude a Sanders Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dr Maude a Sanders Primary School rank among elementary schools in Peoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Maude a Sanders Primary School ranks #15 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 Dr Maude a Sanders Primary School a good school?
Dr Maude a Sanders Primary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Illinois schools. 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 Dr Maude a Sanders Primary School, 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.