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The Elise Ford Allen Academy
Elementary School · Peoria Sd 150 · Peoria, IL
A Peoria Sd 150 elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1704 W Aiken Ave, Peoria, IL 61605
- Math 1% proficient (2021)
- Reading 1% proficient (2022)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Elise Ford Allen Academy score 0% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 6%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 79 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 1% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 21% (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
94.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Elise Ford Allen Academy 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 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,678/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (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
$24,499
Median home value
$44,200
Median rent
$831/mo
College educated
5.1%
Homeownership
39.2%
Poverty rate
38.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61605; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittier Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–4 | 0.5 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| St Mark SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 137 | Compare → |
| Christ Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Franklin Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–4 | 1.3 mi | 356 | 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 Sd 150
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #22 of 25
- District spending per student
- $18,400NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
The Elise Ford Allen Academy is listed in Peoria SD 150; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Elise Ford Allen Academy
The Elise Ford Allen Academy is a public elementary school in Peoria, IL, part of Peoria Sd 150, serving approximately 624 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,795 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Elise Ford Allen Academy
What grades does The Elise Ford Allen Academy serve?
The Elise Ford Allen Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend The Elise Ford Allen Academy?
The Elise Ford Allen Academy has an enrollment of approximately 624 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Elise Ford Allen Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Elise Ford Allen Academy is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Elise Ford Allen Academy rank in IL?
The Elise Ford Allen Academy ranks #3,795 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is The Elise Ford Allen Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
The Elise Ford Allen Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 The Elise Ford Allen Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Elise Ford Allen Academy has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is The Elise Ford Allen Academy a charter school?
No, The Elise Ford Allen Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Elise Ford Allen Academy a Title I school?
No, The Elise Ford Allen Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Elise Ford Allen Academy?
94.9% of students at The Elise Ford Allen Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 624
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Peoria County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.5%
- Phone
- (309) 672-6574
- Area population (ZIP 61605)
- 13,538
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 61605; 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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