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#3750 of 3,813 schools in IL
Peoria Heights Grade School
Elementary School · Peoria Heights Cusd 325 · Peoria Heights, IL
A Peoria Heights Cusd 325 elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 E Glen Ave, Peoria Heights, IL 61616
- Math 7% proficient (2021)
- Reading 16% proficient (2022)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Peoria Heights Grade School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 74 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 16% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 41% (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
70.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Peoria Heights Grade 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,474/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Peoria Heights), 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
$62,083
Median home value
$118,000
Median rent
$921/mo
College educated
27%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61616; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hines Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–4 | 0.5 mi | 412 | Compare → |
| St Thomas the Apostle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 227 | Compare → |
| Montessori School of PeoriaPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Peoria Christian School - MonroePrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 591 | 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.
Peoria Heights Cusd 325
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,836NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Peoria Heights Grade School is listed in Peoria Heights CUSD 325; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Peoria Heights Grade School
Peoria Heights Grade School is a public elementary school in Peoria Heights, IL, part of Peoria Heights Cusd 325, serving approximately 524 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,750 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Peoria Heights Grade School
What grades does Peoria Heights Grade School serve?
Peoria Heights Grade School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Peoria Heights Grade School?
Peoria Heights Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 524 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peoria Heights Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peoria Heights Grade School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Peoria Heights Grade School rank in IL?
Peoria Heights Grade School ranks #3,750 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Peoria Heights Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?
Peoria Heights Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Peoria Heights Grade School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Peoria Heights Grade School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Peoria Heights Grade School a charter school?
No, Peoria Heights Grade School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Peoria Heights Grade School a Title I school?
No, Peoria Heights Grade School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Peoria Heights Grade School?
70.8% of students at Peoria Heights Grade 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 524
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Peoria County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.6%
- Phone
- (309) 686-8809
- Area population (ZIP 61616)
- 5,834
- Area average commute
- 16.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 61616; 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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