Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center serves 529 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center's student population of 529 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
529 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
The diversity score of Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
13%
28%
Black
58%
17%
White
19%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
33%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What schools are Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center often compared to?
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center?
529 students attend Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center students are Black, 19% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center?
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center offer ?
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center part of?
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Educational Center is part of Peoria School District 150.
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