Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center

800 W Romeo B Garrett Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center serves 451 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center's student population of 451 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
451 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center is 0.54, 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
8%
27%
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Black
64%
17%
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White
21%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
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Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
33%
27%
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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

How many students attend Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center?
451 students attend Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center students are Black, 21% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center?
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center offer ?
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center part of?
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center is part of Peoria SD 150 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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