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Pekin PSD 108 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,177 students in Pekin PSD 108 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Pekin PSD 108 School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
11 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
3,177 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
225 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pekin PSD 108 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#674 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
5%
28%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
87%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,504 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,944 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,504
$21,990
Spending / Student
$17,944
$21,244
Best Pekin PSD 108 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scott Altman Primary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1730 Highwood Ave
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4715
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4715
Gr: K-3 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Willow Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1110 Veerman St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4716
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4716
Gr: K-3 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Washington Intermediate School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Washington St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4721
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4721
Gr: 4-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
C B Smith Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1314 Matilda St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4713
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4713
Gr: K-3 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 S Capitol St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4712
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4712
Gr: K-3 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Broadmoor Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Maywood Ave
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4731
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4731
Gr: 7-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Dirksen Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Maywood Ave
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4711
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4711
Gr: K-3 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Wilson Intermediate School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Koch St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4722
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4722
Gr: 4-6 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Edison Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Earl St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4732
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4732
Gr: 7-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
L E Starke Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Holiday Dr
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4714
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4714
Gr: K-3 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Koch St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4730
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 477-4730
Gr: PK | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pekin PSD 108 School District?
Pekin PSD 108 School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,177 students.
What is the rank of Pekin PSD 108 School District?
Pekin PSD 108 School District is ranked #681 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pekin PSD 108 School District?
87% of Pekin PSD 108 School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pekin PSD 108 School District?
Pekin PSD 108 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Pekin PSD 108 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,944 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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