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#2284 of 3,813 schools in IL
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr
School · Peoria Sd 150 · Peoria, IL
A Peoria Sd 150 school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
800 W Romeo B Garrett Ave, Peoria, IL 61605
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 33 schools in Peoria.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 137 | Compare → |
| St Philomena SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 430 | Compare → |
| Dr. C.t. Vivian Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–4 | 2.6 mi | 407 | Compare → |
| Peoria Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 595 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #8 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
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr is listed in Peoria SD 150; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr is a public school in Peoria, IL, part of Peoria Sd 150, serving approximately 529 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,284 of 3,813 schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr
What grades does Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr serve?
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr?
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 529 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr rank in IL?
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr ranks #2,284 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr a charter school?
No, Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr a Title I school?
No, Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr?
83.6% of students at Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr 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 – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 529
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Peoria County
- Phone
- (309) 672-6810
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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