Enrollment
248
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 173195003350
Pleasant Valley Primary School — Peoria, IL
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Valley Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 24/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 13
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Pleasant Valley Sd 62 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pleasant Valley Primary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Pleasant Valley Primary School reports 248 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 25% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 496 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 34.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Pleasant Valley Sd 62 spends $24,863 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 19.4% from local sources (property taxes), 50.1% from the state, and 30.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pleasant Valley Primary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 26% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
— 18% below state mean
Top 26% in Illinois — lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
34.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,863
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $20,099
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 496 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 248 Top 26% in Illinois — larger than 74% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 11.9:1 -18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173195003350
Student demographics
African American 59.3%
White 19.8%
Two or More 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 59.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 496:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.7%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pleasant Valley Sd 62, which includes Pleasant Valley Primary School.
$24,863
Per student
+24%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 19.4%
State 50.1%
Federal 30.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Valley Primary School
How many students attend Pleasant Valley Primary School?
Pleasant Valley Primary School has 248 students enrolled. It is a other school in Peoria, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Primary School is 11.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Valley Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Valley Primary School is African American at 59.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Peoria, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Valley Primary School?
Pleasant Valley Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.