At a glance
Reported students
642
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41.37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
365
The Elise Ford Allen Academy: 642 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
15.5:1 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
- 527
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
What the reported data says about The Elise Ford Allen Academy
The Elise Ford Allen Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Peoria. It is one of 31 current school records connected to Peoria SD 150. NCES reports 642 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, above 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 Black (83.6%) and multiracial (8.3%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking The Elise Ford Allen Academy
- 1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.37 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 2 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
- 0.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White3.7%
- Hispanic3.9%
- Black83.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial8.3%
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 Peoria SD 150
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Annie Jo Gordon Comm Learning Cntr
Elementary · Grades KG–08
542 reported students
Glen Oak Comm Learning Cntr
Elementary · Grades KG–08
794 reported students
Lincoln School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
823 reported students
Dr Maude A Sanders Primary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
442 reported students
Hines Primary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
403 reported students
Dr. C.T. Vivian Primary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
378 reported students
Public schools near The Elise Ford Allen Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whittier Primary School Elementary · Peoria SD 150 | KG–04 | 366 | 0.5 mi |
| Franklin Primary School Elementary · Peoria SD 150 | KG–04 | 332 | 1.3 mi |
| Trewyn Primary School Elementary · Peoria SD 150 | KG–08 | 375 | 1.5 mi |
| Annie Jo Gordon Comm Learning Cntr Elementary · Peoria SD 150 | KG–08 | 542 | 1.7 mi |
| Pleasant Hill Elem School Elementary · Pleasant Hill SD 69 | PK–08 | 164 | 2 mi |
| Glen Oak Comm Learning Cntr Elementary · Peoria SD 150 | KG–08 | 794 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about The Elise Ford Allen Academy
What grades does The Elise Ford Allen Academy serve?
The Elise Ford Allen Academy reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Peoria SD 150.
How many students attend The Elise Ford Allen Academy?
The Elise Ford Allen Academy reported 642 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 527 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at The Elise Ford Allen Academy?
The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 642 students and 41.37 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 The Elise Ford Allen Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
The Elise Ford Allen Academy is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of The Elise Ford Allen Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97% 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 The Elise Ford Allen Academy in?
The Elise Ford Allen Academy 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 The Elise Ford Allen Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Whittier Primary School (0.5 mi), Franklin Primary School (1.3 mi), Trewyn Primary School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.