Serving 403 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hines Primary 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (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 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hines Primary School's student population of 403 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
403 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Motto
Resilience - Adaptability - Hope - Equity - Respect - Connection - Innovation
School Rankings
Hines Primary 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 Hines Primary 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2856 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
10%
29%
Black
57%
16%
White
17%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.9%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
33%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hines Primary School's ranking?
Hines Primary School is ranked #2856 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Hines Primary School often compared to?
Hines Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peoria Heights High School, Peoria Heights Grade School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Hines Primary School?
403 students attend Hines Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Hines Primary School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hines Primary School?
Hines Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hines Primary School offer ?
Hines Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Hines Primary School part of?
Hines Primary School is part of Peoria SD 150 School District.
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