Don D Shute Elementary School serves 212 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Don D Shute Elementary School's student population of 212 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
212 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Don D Shute Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
7%
28%
Black
6%
16%
White
72%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Don D Shute Elementary School often compared to?
Don D Shute Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverview Elementary School, Robein Elementary School, Woodrow Wilson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Don D Shute Elementary School?
212 students attend Don D Shute Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Don D Shute Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Don D Shute Elementary School?
Don D Shute Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Don D Shute Elementary School offer ?
Don D Shute Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Don D Shute Elementary School part of?
Don D Shute Elementary School is part of East Peoria SD 86 School District.
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