At a glance
Reported students
308
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois middle enrollment
37th percentile
Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
365
Reservoir Gifted School: 308 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
19:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. 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
- 286
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.3:1
What the reported data says about Reservoir Gifted School
Reservoir Gifted School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Peoria. It is one of 31 current school records connected to Peoria SD 150. NCES reports 308 students for 2024–25.
Among 703 middle schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 413 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 37th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19:1, above the Illinois median of 12.7:1 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 (54.2%) and Black (16.6%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 1.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Reservoir Gifted School
- 1How do the reported 19:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.25 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 1 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
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 1.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.2%
- Hispanic12%
- Black16.6%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial14.6%
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
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 Peoria SD 150
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Harold B Dawson Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
331 reported students
Von Steuben Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
266 reported students
Liberty Leadership Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
350 reported students
Mark W Bills Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
258 reported students
Sterling Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
374 reported students
Rolling Acres Middle School
High · Grades 05–12
321 reported students
Public schools near Reservoir Gifted 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Von Steuben Middle School Middle · Peoria SD 150 | 05–08 | 266 | 0.9 mi |
| Liberty Leadership Middle School Middle · Peoria SD 150 | 05–08 | 350 | 2.9 mi |
| Sterling Middle School Middle · Peoria SD 150 | 05–08 | 374 | 3.6 mi |
| Pleasant Valley Intermediate School Middle · Pleasant Valley SD 62 | 04–08 | 166 | 4 mi |
| Harold B Dawson Middle School Middle · Peoria SD 150 | 05–08 | 331 | 4.3 mi |
| Central Jr High School Middle · East Peoria SD 86 | 06–08 | 434 | 4.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Reservoir Gifted School
What grades does Reservoir Gifted School serve?
Reservoir Gifted School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Peoria SD 150.
How many students attend Reservoir Gifted School?
Reservoir Gifted School reported 308 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 37th percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 286 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Reservoir Gifted School?
The calculated ratio is 19:1, based on 308 students and 16.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Reservoir Gifted School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Reservoir Gifted School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Peoria SD 150 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Reservoir Gifted School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
35.1% 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 Reservoir Gifted School in?
Reservoir Gifted School is part of Peoria SD 150, based in Peoria, IL, which operates 31 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Reservoir Gifted School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Von Steuben Middle School (0.9 mi), Liberty Leadership Middle School (2.9 mi), Sterling Middle School (3.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.