Serving 642 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 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 642 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Roosevelt Magnet School serves the southern part of Peoria, IL, covering an attendance area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Families in this zone typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Elise Ford Allen Academy's student population of 642 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
642 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The Elise Ford Allen Academy 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 The Elise Ford Allen Academy is 0.29, 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
#3540 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
84%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Elise Ford Allen Academy's ranking?
The Elise Ford Allen Academy is ranked #3540 out of 3,542 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?
642 students attend The Elise Ford Allen Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of The Elise Ford Allen Academy students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
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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