- Enrollment
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Peoria, IL
Hines Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Hines Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173123003266
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hines Primary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #15 of 21
- elementary schools in Peoria · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 403
- students enrolled
Hines Primary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hines Primary School ranks #15 of 21 elementary schools in Peoria, IL.
School address
District: Peoria Sd 150 · Illinois
NCES ID 173123003266 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173123003266 · Peoria, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Richwoods High School (1,685 students)
Resource Investment Index #15 of 21 elementary schools in Peoria. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Hines Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richwoods High
Richwoods High School
1,685 students
- Peoria High Sc
Peoria High School
1,541 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
823 students
- Glen Oak Comm
Glen Oak Comm Learning Cntr
794 students
- Manual High Sc
Manual High School
731 students
- This school 403
Hines Primary School
403 students
What this shows Hines Primary School reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hines Primary School compares
Hines 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Illinois - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$18,400
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.1%
White 17.1%
Two or More 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Hines Primary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Peoria Sd 150, which includes Hines Primary School.
$18,400
Per student
+1%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 41.8%
State 40.4%
Federal 17.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hines 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 | Higher 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 Hines Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,541
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Peoria
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lincoln School
Standard public school
823 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Glen Oak Comm Learning Cntr
Standard public school
794 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
The Elise Ford Allen Academy
Standard public school
642 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr
Standard public school
542 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Dr Maude a Sanders Primary School
Standard public school
442 students 17:1 students per teacher
Ridgeview Elementary School
Standard public school
433 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~403 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hines Primary School
How many students attend Hines Primary School?
Hines Primary School has 403 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Peoria, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hines Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hines Primary School is 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hines Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Hines Primary School is African American at 57.1% of enrollment, in Peoria, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hines Primary School?
Hines Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Hines Primary School rank among elementary schools in Peoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Hines 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.
What other schools are in Peoria Sd 150?
Besides Hines 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.
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