Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center (2025-26 Ranking)

800 W Romeo B Garrett Ave
Peoria, IL 61605

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Tel: (309) 672-6810

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Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center serves 529 students in grades Prekindergarten.

The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 529 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center's student population of 529 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten

Total Students

529 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center
2023	495
2022	451
2021	353
2020	508
2019	508
2018	392
2017	392
2016	391
2015	398
2014	290
2013	353
2012	375
2011	376
2010	387
2009	245

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center
2023	32
2022	30
2020	25
2019	25
2018	21
2017	21
2016	27
2015	27
2014	20
2013	23
2012	18
2011	20
2010	22

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School Rankings

The of Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

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State Level (IL)

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center	Illinois	Peoria School District 150
2023	15:1	14:1	15:1
2022	15:1	14:1	14:1
2020	20:1	15:1	14:1
2019	20:1	15:1	14:1
2018	19:1	16:1	14:1
2017	19:1	15:1	14:1
2016	14:1	16:1	13:1
2015	15:1	16:1	14:1
2014	15:1	16:1	14:1
2013	16:1	13:1	13:1
2012	21:1	16:1	15:1
2011	19:1	16:1	15:1
2010	18:1	16:1	14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2022)
Year	Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center	Illinois	Peoria School District 150
2022	1%	5%	1%
2021	1%	5%	1%
2020	1%	5%	2%
2019	1%	5%	2%
2018	1%	5%	2%
2017	1%	5%	2%
2016	1%	5%	2%
2015	1%	6%	2%
2014	2%	5%	2%
2013	1%	5%	2%
2012	1%	4%	2%
2011	1%	5%	2%
2010	3%	5%	3%
2009	3%	5%	3%
2008	3%	5%	3%

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Hispanic

13%

28%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center	Illinois	Peoria School District 150
2023	7%	27%	12%
2022	8%	27%	12%
2021	14%	27%	11%
2020	11%	26%	10%
2019	11%	26%	10%
2018	11%	26%	11%
2017	11%	26%	11%
2016	14%	26%	9%
2015	12%	25%	9%
2014	13%	25%	10%
2013	8%	24%	9%
2012	11%	24%	9%
2011	8%	23%	8%
2010	7%	22%	6%
2009	9%	22%	6%

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Black

58%

17%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center	Illinois	Peoria School District 150
2023	64%	17%	59%
2022	64%	17%	59%
2021	60%	17%	59%
2020	62%	17%	60%
2019	62%	17%	60%
2018	68%	17%	59%
2017	68%	17%	59%
2016	63%	17%	60%
2015	63%	17%	59%
2014	66%	17%	56%
2013	73%	18%	56%
2012	65%	18%	56%
2011	67%	18%	56%
2010	70%	20%	63%
2009	68%	20%	62%

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White

19%

45%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center	Illinois	Peoria School District 150
2023	24%	45%	19%
2022	21%	47%	20%
2021	15%	47%	20%
2020	18%	48%	20%
2019	18%	48%	20%
2018	18%	49%	21%
2017	18%	49%	21%
2016	19%	49%	22%
2015	17%	49%	23%
2014	13%	50%	24%
2013	10%	50%	25%
2012	12%	51%	25%
2011	10%	51%	26%
2010	14%	53%	28%
2009	14%	53%	29%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center	Illinois	Peoria School District 150
2023	5%	4%	8%
2022	6%	4%	8%
2021	10%	4%	9%
2020	8%	4%	8%
2019	8%	4%	8%
2018	2%	3%	7%
2017	2%	3%	7%
2016	3%	3%	7%
2015	7%	3%	7%
2014	6%	3%	8%
2013	6%	3%	8%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.61

0.69

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center	Illinois	Peoria School District 150
2023	0.53	0.70	0.60
2022	0.54	0.68	0.60
2021	0.59	0.68	0.60
2020	0.57	0.68	0.59
2019	0.57	0.68	0.59
2018	0.50	0.67	0.58
2017	0.50	0.67	0.58
2016	0.55	0.67	0.58
2015	0.56	0.67	0.59
2014	0.53	0.66	0.62
2013	0.45	0.66	0.62
2012	0.54	0.65	0.62
2011	0.52	0.66	0.61
2010	0.51	0.64	0.52
2009	0.53	0.64	0.53

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Eligible for

68%

43%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center	Illinois	Peoria School District 150
2023	73%	43%	74%
2022	80%	43%	73%
2021	100%	44%	74%
2020	88%	47%	71%
2019	88%	47%	71%
2018	91%	46%	73%
2017	91%	46%	73%
2016	88%	47%	69%
2015	94%	52%	75%
2014	92%	47%	69%
2013	76%	45%	67%
2012	43%	21%	41%
2011	74%	39%	68%
2010	75%	37%	68%
2009	83%	33%	52%

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Eligible for (11-12)

33%

27%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2008-2012)
Year	Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center	Illinois	Peoria School District 150
2012	33%	27%	28%
2011	11%	5%	7%
2010	11%	6%	8%
2009	16%	6%	6%
2008	10%	6%	7%

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School District Name

Peoria School District 150

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center?

529 students attend Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

58% of Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center students are Black, 19% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center?

Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.

What grades does Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center offer ?

Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten

What school district is Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center part of?

Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center is part of Peoria School District 150.

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