East Peoria SD 86 School District

601 Taylor St
East Peoria, IL 61611-2685
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,449 students in East Peoria SD 86 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in East Peoria SD 86 School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
1,449 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

East Peoria SD 86 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#634 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of East Peoria SD 86  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
15%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Peoria SD 86  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
21%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Peoria SD 86  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.70
# American Indian Students
6 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
77 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
27%
# Black Students
59 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
4%
17%
# White Students
1,193 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
82%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
96 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
80
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
150
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
183
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
147
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
133
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
151
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
141
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
158
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
152
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
154
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,649 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,880 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart displays total revenue of East Peoria SD 86  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$32 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart displays total spending of East Peoria SD 86  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$20,649
$21,914
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in East Peoria SD 86  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$21,880
$21,170
This chart displays average spending per public school student in East Peoria SD 86  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best East Peoria SD 86 School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P L Bolin Elementary School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
428 Arnold Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5350
Grades: 3-5
| 135 students
Rank: #22.
Glendale Elementary School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Bloomington Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5400
Grades: 3-5
| 153 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Springfield Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5450
Grades: 3-5
| 140 students
Rank: #44.
Central Jr High School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Taylor St
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 462 students
Rank: n/an/a
1848 Highview Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5300
Grades: PK-2
| 187 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 Briarbrook Dr
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5500
Grades: PK-2
| 192 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 Oakwood Ave
East Peoria, IL 61611
(309) 427-5550
Grades: PK-2
| 180 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Peoria SD 86 School District?
East Peoria SD 86 School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,449 students.
What is the rank of East Peoria SD 86 School District?
East Peoria SD 86 School District is ranked #619 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in East Peoria SD 86 School District?
82% of East Peoria SD 86 School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Peoria SD 86 School District?
East Peoria SD 86 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is East Peoria SD 86 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,880 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,449 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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