Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center serves 584 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 584 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Attendance Zone: Valeska Hinton Early Childhood Education Center's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Peoria, IL, covering approximately 38.4 square miles. The average drive to the school is 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center's student population of 584 students has grown by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
584 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center is 0.64, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
55%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center often compared to?
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center?
584 students attend Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center students are Black, 17% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center?
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center has a student ration of 17:1, 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 SD 150 School District.
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