Enrollment
145
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Peoria, IL
P L Bolin Elem School
Federal NCES profile for P L Bolin Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171324001574
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
P L Bolin Elem School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in East Peoria · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 145
- students enrolled
P L Bolin Elem School has class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, P L Bolin Elem School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in East Peoria, IL.
School address
District: East Peoria Sd 86 · Illinois
NCES ID 171324001574 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How P L Bolin Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at P L Bolin Elem School
P L Bolin Elem School is a small elementary school in East Peoria, Illinois, enrolling 145 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 145 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among East Peoria's elementary schools, it stands alongside Glendale Elem School (151 students): P L Bolin Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.1:1 vs 8.4:1).
East Peoria Sd 86 also operates Central Jr High School (434 students) and Don D Shute Elem School (206 students) alongside P L Bolin 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 P L Bolin Elem School compares
P L Bolin 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Illinois - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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 84.1%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.4, P L Bolin 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 P L Bolin 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 P L Bolin 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 |
| Don D Shute Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar 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 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to P L Bolin 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
- 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
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar elementary schools in East Peoria
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~145 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about P L Bolin Elem School
How many students attend P L Bolin Elem School?
P L Bolin Elem School has 145 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Peoria, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at P L Bolin Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at P L Bolin Elem School is 16.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of P L Bolin Elem School?
The largest demographic group at P L Bolin Elem School is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in East Peoria, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for P L Bolin Elem School?
P L Bolin Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 P L Bolin Elem School rank among elementary schools in East Peoria?
By Resource Investment Index, P L Bolin Elem School ranks #3 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.
Is P L Bolin Elem School a good school?
P L Bolin Elem School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 East Peoria Sd 86?
Besides P L Bolin 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.
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