Serving 351 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Kellar Primary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kellar Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Kellar Primary School's student population of 351 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kellar Primary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kellar Primary School is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#566 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
9%
28%
Black
33%
16%
White
47%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
3%
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 is Kellar Primary School's ranking?
Kellar Primary School is ranked #566 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Kellar Primary School often compared to?
Kellar Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charter Oak Primary School, Liberty Leadership Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Kellar Primary School?
351 students attend Kellar Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Kellar Primary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kellar Primary School?
Kellar Primary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kellar Primary School offer ?
Kellar Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Kellar Primary School part of?
Kellar Primary School is part of Peoria SD 150 School District.
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