Serving 624 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Elise Ford Allen Academy 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤1% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 624 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Elise Ford Allen Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
The Elise Ford Allen Academy's student population of 624 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
624 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
The Elise Ford Allen Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Elise Ford Allen Academy is 0.24, 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
#3425 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)≤1%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
87%
16%
White
5%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
31%
27%
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 The Elise Ford Allen Academy's ranking?
The Elise Ford Allen Academy is ranked #3425 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤1% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend The Elise Ford Allen Academy?
624 students attend The Elise Ford Allen Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of The Elise Ford Allen Academy students are Black, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Elise Ford Allen Academy?
The Elise Ford Allen Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does The Elise Ford Allen Academy offer ?
The Elise Ford Allen Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is The Elise Ford Allen Academy part of?
The Elise Ford Allen Academy is part of Peoria SD 150 School District.
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