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Peoria SD 150

Illinois · Public School District
32
Schools
12,674
Students
$19,209
Per-Pupil Spend
+34% nat'l
76.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+24pp vs nat'l
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Peoria SD 150 is a public school district in Illinois serving 12,674 students across 32 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 6 middle, 9 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Per-pupil spending of $19,209 is above average for a US public school district. 76% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,209+34% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
40%
42%
State
40.4%
Local (property tax)
41.8%
Federal
17.8%

Funding is shared between state (40%) and local sources (42%), with notable federal support (18%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
32
Schools
12,674
Students
76%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate
Opportunity Score39/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,209 per pupil — 34% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 32 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
76% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Peoria SD 150?
Peoria SD 150 has 32 public schools, serving a total of 12,674 students.
How much does Peoria SD 150 spend per student?
Peoria SD 150 spends $19,209 per pupil — 34% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Peoria SD 150?
76% of students in Peoria SD 150 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Peoria SD 150?
Yes — 1 of the 32 schools in Peoria SD 150 is a charter school.
What grade levels does Peoria SD 150 serve?
Peoria SD 150 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Peoria SD 150?
The median opportunity score across schools in Peoria SD 150 is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.