Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center

800 W Romeo B Garrett Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 584 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • 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
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
16%
29%
Black
55%
16%
White
17%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
33%
27%
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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 584 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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