- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
P L Bolin Elem School held near 135 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.7 → 12.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 171324001574 · East Peoria, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
145 enr · 16.1:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Jr High School (434 students)
P L Bolin Elem School held near 135 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.7 → 12.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
P L Bolin 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
- Glendale Elem 151
Glendale Elem School
151 students
- This school 145
P L Bolin Elem School
145 students
What this shows P L Bolin Elem School reports 145 students on the CCD universe file.
How P L Bolin Elem School compares
P L Bolin 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~145 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 135 (2022-23) → 135 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.