Peoria Developmental Center (Closed 2015)

Peoria Developmental Center serves 18 students in grades 3-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Total Students
18 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
50%
17%
White
50%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
22%
27%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Peoria Developmental Center?
18 students attend Peoria Developmental Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Peoria Developmental Center students are Black, and 50% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peoria Developmental Center?
Peoria Developmental Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Peoria Developmental Center offer ?
Peoria Developmental Center offers enrollment in grades 3-12
What school district is Peoria Developmental Center part of?
Peoria Developmental Center is part of Peoria School District 150.

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