At a glance
Reported students
584
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois other enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 179 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
365
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr: 584 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
17.3:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. 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
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Peoria. It is one of 31 current school records connected to Peoria SD 150. NCES reports 584 students for 2024–25.
Among 179 combined / other schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 94 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.3:1, above the Illinois median of 15:1 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 (54.6%) and White (17%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr
- 1How do the reported 17.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.7 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
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White17%
- Hispanic15.8%
- Black54.6%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.4%
- Multiracial9.9%
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.
Robert A Jamieson School
Other · Grades PK–12
0 reported students
Online Learning Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
0 reported students
Glen Barton School
Other · Grades KG–12
Enrollment not reported
Annie Jo Gordon Comm Learning Cntr
Elementary · Grades KG–08
542 reported students
The Elise Ford Allen Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
642 reported students
Dr Maude A Sanders Primary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
442 reported students
Public schools near Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Learning Academy Other · Peoria SD 150 | KG–12 | 0 | 2.6 mi |
| Robert A Jamieson School Other · Peoria SD 150 | PK–12 | 0 | 3 mi |
| Rogers Academy Other · Tazewell-Mason Cntys Sp Ed Assoc | Not reported | — | 5 mi |
| SEAPCO Academy Other · Spec Educ Assoc of Peoria County | Not reported | — | 5.1 mi |
| Seapco Central Other · Spec Educ Assoc of Peoria County | Not reported | — | 5.1 mi |
| Schramm Education Center Other · Tazewell-Mason Cntys Sp Ed Assoc | Not reported | — | 8.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr
What grades does Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr serve?
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Peoria SD 150.
How many students attend Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr?
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr reported 584 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 179 Illinois combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr?
The calculated ratio is 17.3:1, based on 584 students and 33.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr a public, charter, or magnet school?
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr 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 Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
78.3% 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 Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr in?
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr 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 Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Online Learning Academy (2.6 mi), Robert A Jamieson School (3 mi), Rogers Academy (5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.