- Enrollment
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Peoria, IL
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173123000593
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #7 of 9
- schools in Peoria · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 584
- students enrolled
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr has class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr ranks #7 of 9 schools in Peoria, IL.
School address
District: Peoria Sd 150 · Illinois
NCES ID 173123000593 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr grew from 495 students in 2022-23 to 529 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 173123000593 · Peoria, IL Other · MID · TRAD
584 enr · 18.3:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Richwoods High School (1,685 students)
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr grew from 495 students in 2022-23 to 529 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr 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 584
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr
584 students
What this shows Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr reports 584 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr compares
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 31% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 92% in Illinois - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
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
African American 54.6%
White 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 9.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Peoria Sd 150 reports $18,400 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr 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 | Lower 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr'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 other schools in Peoria
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Wilder-Waite Grade School
Standard public school
404 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Quest Charter School Academy
Standard public school
393 students 8.5:1 students per teacher
Dr. C.T. Vivian Primary School
Standard public school
378 students 13:1 students per teacher
Rolling Acres Middle School
Standard public school
321 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Valley Primary School
Standard public school
248 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Norwood Primary School
Standard public school
224 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~584 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr
How many students attend Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr?
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr has 584 students enrolled. It is a public school in Peoria, IL. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 529 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr is 18.3:1, which is 31% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr is African American at 54.6% of enrollment, in Peoria, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr?
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr rank among schools in Peoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr ranks #7 of 9 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 schools in Peoria on the city page.
What other schools are in Peoria Sd 150?
Besides Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr, 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.