Kellar Primary School

6413 N Mount Hawley Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 340 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Kellar Primary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kellar Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Kellar Primary School's student population of 340 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
340 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Kellar Primary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kellar Primary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
#681 out of 3663 schools
(Top 20%)
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40-44%
28%
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40-44%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
9%
27%
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Black
27%
17%
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White
51%
47%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kellar Primary School's ranking?
Kellar Primary School is ranked #681 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Kellar Primary School often compared to?
Kellar Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charter Oak Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Kellar Primary School?
340 students attend Kellar Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Kellar Primary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 12% 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 Kellar Primary School?
Kellar Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kellar Primary School offer ?
Kellar Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Kellar Primary School part of?
Kellar Primary School is part of Peoria SD 150 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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