- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Peoria, IL
Glendale Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Glendale Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171324001571
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glendale Elem School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in East Peoria · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.4:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 151
- students enrolled
Glendale Elem School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glendale Elem School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in East Peoria, IL.
School address
District: East Peoria Sd 86 · Illinois
NCES ID 171324001571 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Glendale Elem School held near 155 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.1 → 13.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 171324001571 · East Peoria, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
151 enr · 8.4:1 · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Jr High School (434 students)
Glendale Elem School held near 155 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.1 → 13.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Glendale Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Jr Hig
Central Jr High School
434 students
- Don D Shute El
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
- This school 151
Glendale Elem School
151 students
- Lincoln Elem S 148
Lincoln Elem School
148 students
What this shows Glendale Elem School reports 151 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glendale Elem School compares
Glendale Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.4:1 | ▼ 40% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 151 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
151
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 3% in Illinois - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Glendale Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Glendale Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Don D Shute Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Armstrong-Oakview Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glendale Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in East Peoria
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~151 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glendale Elem School
How many students attend Glendale Elem School?
Glendale Elem School has 151 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Peoria, IL. CCD year-over-year: 153 (2022-23) → 155 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glendale Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glendale Elem School is 8.4:1, which is 40% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 46% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glendale Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Glendale Elem School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in East Peoria, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glendale Elem School?
Glendale Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Glendale Elem School rank among elementary schools in East Peoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Glendale Elem School ranks #1 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in East Peoria on the city page.
What other schools are in East Peoria Sd 86?
Besides Glendale Elem School, East Peoria Sd 86 also operates Central Jr High School (434 students), Don D Shute Elem School (206 students), and Woodrow Wilson Elem School (162 students). See the East Peoria Sd 86 district page for the complete list.