Enrollment
584
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 173123000593
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr — Peoria, IL
Federal NCES profile for Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
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: Peoria Sd 150 · 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)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr reports 584 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 32.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Peoria Sd 150 spends $19,209 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 41.8% from local sources (property taxes), 40.4% from the state, and 17.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 2 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 Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 78% | — | — |
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
15.5:1
students per teacher
— 6% above state mean
Top 75% in Illinois — lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$19,209
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 584 Top 78% in Illinois — larger than 22% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Students per teacher 15.5:1 +6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173123000593
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Peoria Sd 150, which includes Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr.
$19,209
Per student
-4%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 41.8%
State 40.4%
Federal 17.7%
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
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,541
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
Similar other schools in Peoria
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393 students 8.5:1 students per teacher
Dr. C.T. Vivian Primary School
Standard public school
378 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Rolling Acres Middle School
Standard public school
321 students 15:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Valley Primary School
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248 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Norwood Primary School
Standard public school
224 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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 other school in Peoria, IL.
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 15.5:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Peoria, IL.
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 34/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.