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#1622 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 43% in state
P L Bolin Elem School
Elementary School · East Peoria Sd 86 · East Peoria, IL
An East Peoria Sd 86 elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
428 Arnold Rd, East Peoria, IL 61611
- Math 32% proficient (2021)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at P L Bolin Elem School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where P L Bolin Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,629/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Peoria), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,329
Median home value
$162,500
Median rent
$942/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61611; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 3–5 | 1.5 mi | 155 | Compare → |
| Robein Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–8 | 1.8 mi | 154 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 3–5 | 2.2 mi | 143 | Compare → |
| Kiefer SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 1–12 | 2.5 mi | 71 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
East Peoria Sd 86
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $18,032NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
P L Bolin Elem School is listed in East Peoria SD 86; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About P L Bolin Elem School
P L Bolin Elem School is a public elementary school in East Peoria, IL, part of East Peoria Sd 86, serving approximately 135 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,622 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about P L Bolin Elem School
What grades does P L Bolin Elem School serve?
P L Bolin Elem School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend P L Bolin Elem School?
P L Bolin Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 135 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at P L Bolin Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at P L Bolin Elem School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does P L Bolin Elem School rank in IL?
P L Bolin Elem School ranks #1,622 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is P L Bolin Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
P L Bolin Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at P L Bolin Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, P L Bolin Elem School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is P L Bolin Elem School a charter school?
No, P L Bolin Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is P L Bolin Elem School a Title I school?
No, P L Bolin Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for P L Bolin Elem School?
35.6% of students at P L Bolin Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 135
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Tazewell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (309) 427-5350
- Area population (ZIP 61611)
- 23,698
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61611; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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