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Peoria Heights Grade School

500 E Glen Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
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Bottom 50%
Serving 524 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Peoria Heights Grade School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 524 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Peoria Heights Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Peoria Heights Grade School's student population of 524 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
524 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

School Rankings

Peoria Heights Grade School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peoria Heights Grade School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2942 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
6%
27%
16%
30%
20-24%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
9%
28%
Black
25%
17%
White
55%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Peoria Heights Grade School's ranking?
Peoria Heights Grade School is ranked #2942 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Peoria Heights Grade School often compared to?
Peoria Heights Grade Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hines Primary School, Peoria Heights High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Peoria Heights Grade School?
524 students attend Peoria Heights Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Peoria Heights Grade School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peoria Heights Grade School?
Peoria Heights Grade School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Peoria Heights Grade School offer ?
Peoria Heights Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Peoria Heights Grade School part of?
Peoria Heights Grade School is part of Peoria Heights CUSD 325 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 524 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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