Peoria SD 150 serves 12,857 students across 32 schools in Illinois's Peoria County, with a student-teacher ratio of 15.0:1. The district experienced modest enrollment growth of 0.7% in the prior year, suggesting relative stability in student population.
Academic performance metrics indicate significant gaps compared to state averages. Math proficiency stands at 18.4% versus the Illinois average of 37.3%, while reading proficiency is 29.0% compared to 51.9% statewide. The graduation rate of 80.7% trails the state average of 88.0%, though the 5.3% dropout rate falls below state benchmarks. Chronic absenteeism at 32.6% represents a notable challenge affecting student engagement.
The district serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with 79.4% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, 22.5% of students receive special education services and 11.2% are English learners. Racial demographics show 54.8% Black, 17.4% White, 15.6% Hispanic, and 0.9% Asian students.
Financially, Peoria SD 150 operates with per-pupil spending of $15,594, below the state average of $18,095. The total budget of $282.5M relies on a balanced funding model: 44.0% from local sources, 33.7% from state funds, and 22.3% from federal revenue. This revenue structure reflects moderate reliance on local property tax support relative to state and federal contributions.
This summary was generated by AI from public data sources. Last updated May 4, 2026.
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Total Students
12,857
Schools
32
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,594
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2024-25
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
18.4%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
Percentage of students meeting or exceeding standards (Grades 3-8)
Illinois EBF formula measures what percentage of adequate funding a district receives.