Don D Shute Elementary School serves 206 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Attendance Zone: Don D Shute Elementary School serves the southwest part of East Peoria, IL, covering an area of approximately 6.4 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being about 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Don D Shute Elementary School's student population of 206 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
206 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Don D Shute Elementary School is 0.35, 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
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
80%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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?
206 students attend Don D Shute Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Don D Shute Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 10:1, 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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