P L BOLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
P L Bolin Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the East Peoria SD 86 school district, located in East Peoria, IL with about 186 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. With about 11 teachers, P L Bolin Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
P.L. Bolin Elementary School, located at 428 Arnold Rd in East Peoria, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the East Peoria School District 86. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both academic development and the social-emotional growth of its young learners. By focusing on fundamental skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, the school aims to prepare children for their future educational transitions while cultivating a sense of community within the East Peoria area.
The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student-centered instruction and its role as a neighborhood anchor. Beyond its core curriculum, P.L. Bolin encourages parental involvement and community collaboration, which are central pillars of its operational philosophy. With a staff dedicated to personalized learning, the school strives to provide a safe and inclusive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their potential and develop the foundational habits necessary for long-term academic success.
For more information, contact P L Bolin Elem School at (309) 427-5350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
East Peoria, IL 61611-2272
(309) 427-5350
P L BOLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in East Peoria, IL with about 186 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- East Peoria SD 86
- Total Students:
- 186
- Teachers:
- 11.52
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 186 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending P L BOLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 87.1%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- Black or African American
- 3.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.8%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.