Don D Shute Elementary School serves 192 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Don D Shute Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Don D Shute Elementary School's student population of 192 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
192 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Don D Shute Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
6%
27%
Black
5%
17%
White
72%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Don D Shute Elementary School often compared to?
Don D Shute Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverview Elementary School, Robein Elementary School, Woodrow Wilson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Don D Shute Elementary School?
192 students attend Don D Shute Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Don D Shute Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Don D Shute Elementary School?
Don D Shute Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Don D Shute Elementary School offer ?
Don D Shute Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Don D Shute Elementary School part of?
Don D Shute Elementary School is part of East Peoria SD 86 School District.
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