At a glance
Reported students
145
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10.44
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
155
P L Bolin Elem School: 145 reported students.
State peer staffing position
64th percentile
13.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 135
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
What the reported data says about P L Bolin Elem School
P L Bolin Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in East Peoria. It is one of 7 current school records connected to East Peoria SD 86. NCES reports 145 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, close to the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (84.1%) and Black (6.9%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking P L Bolin Elem School
- 1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 10.44 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 22.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.1%
- Hispanic2.8%
- Black6.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in East Peoria SD 86
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lincoln Elem School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
148 reported students
Glendale Elem School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
151 reported students
Armstrong-Oakview Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
155 reported students
Woodrow Wilson Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
162 reported students
Don D Shute Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
206 reported students
Central Jr High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
434 reported students
Public schools near P L Bolin Elem School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodrow Wilson Elem School Elementary · East Peoria SD 86 | KG–02 | 162 | 1.5 mi |
| Glendale Elem School Elementary · East Peoria SD 86 | 03–05 | 151 | 1.5 mi |
| Armstrong-Oakview Elem School Elementary · East Peoria SD 86 | KG–02 | 155 | 1.6 mi |
| Robein Elem School Elementary · Robein SD 85 | KG–08 | 150 | 1.8 mi |
| Lincoln Elem School Elementary · East Peoria SD 86 | 03–05 | 148 | 2.2 mi |
| Lincoln School Elementary · Peoria SD 150 | KG–08 | 823 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about P L Bolin Elem School
What grades does P L Bolin Elem School serve?
P L Bolin Elem School reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in East Peoria SD 86.
How many students attend P L Bolin Elem School?
P L Bolin Elem School reported 145 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 7th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 135 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at P L Bolin Elem School?
The calculated ratio is 13.9:1, based on 145 students and 10.44 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is P L Bolin Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?
P L Bolin Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on East Peoria SD 86 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of P L Bolin Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
33.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is P L Bolin Elem School in?
P L Bolin Elem School is part of East Peoria SD 86, based in East Peoria, IL, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near P L Bolin Elem School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Woodrow Wilson Elem School (1.5 mi), Glendale Elem School (1.5 mi), Armstrong-Oakview Elem School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.