- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pekin, IL
Scott Altman Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Scott Altman Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173108003238
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scott Altman Primary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois schools.
- #5 of 9
- elementary schools in Pekin · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 189
- students enrolled
Scott Altman Primary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scott Altman Primary School ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Pekin, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Scott Altman Primary School grew from 168 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (+10.1%).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 173108003238 · Pekin, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
189 enr · 17.2:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilson Intermediate School (600 students)
Scott Altman Primary School grew from 168 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (+10.1%). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Scott Altman Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilson Interme
Wilson Intermediate School
600 students
- Washington Int
Washington Intermediate School
428 students
- Broadmoor Juni
Broadmoor Junior High School
387 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elem School
290 students
- Edison Junior
Edison Junior High School
271 students
- This school 189
Scott Altman Primary School
189 students
What this shows Scott Altman Primary School reports 189 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scott Altman Primary School compares
Scott Altman Primary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 23% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
189
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 88% in Illinois - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$16,904
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Scott Altman Primary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Pekin Psd 108 reports $16,904 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scott Altman Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Broadmoor Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edison Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scott Altman Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Pekin
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Wilson Intermediate School
Standard public school
600 students 15:1 students per teacher
Washington Intermediate School
Standard public school
428 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elem School
Standard public school
290 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
C B Smith Elem School
Standard public school
264 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Rankin Elem School
Standard public school
196 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Willow Elem School
Standard public school
192 students 12:1 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 (~189 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scott Altman Primary School
How many students attend Scott Altman Primary School?
Scott Altman Primary School has 189 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pekin, IL. CCD year-over-year: 168 (2022-23) → 185 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott Altman Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scott Altman Primary School is 17.2:1, which is 23% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scott Altman Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Scott Altman Primary School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Pekin, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scott Altman Primary School?
Scott Altman Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Scott Altman Primary School rank among elementary schools in Pekin?
By Resource Investment Index, Scott Altman Primary School ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Pekin, 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 Pekin on the city page.
What other schools are in Pekin Psd 108?
Besides Scott Altman Primary School, Pekin Psd 108 also operates Wilson Intermediate School (600 students), Washington Intermediate School (428 students), and Broadmoor Junior High School (387 students). See the Pekin Psd 108 district page for the complete list.