HARRISON COMM LEARNING CNTR

Harrison Comm Learning Cntr is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Peoria SD 150 school district, located in Peoria, IL with about 520 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, Harrison Comm Learning Cntr has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

The Harrison Community Learning Center, located at 2727 W. Krause Ave in Peoria, Illinois, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Peoria Public Schools District 150. Unlike a traditional K-12 neighborhood school, Harrison functions primarily as an alternative learning environment designed to provide targeted support for students who may benefit from non-traditional academic settings. Its mission is centered on addressing the diverse social, emotional, and educational needs of its student body, often focusing on credit recovery, behavioral intervention, and personalized instruction to help students stay on the path toward graduation.

The center acts as a vital community hub, emphasizing the importance of a supportive atmosphere where students can regain academic momentum. By offering smaller class sizes and specialized resources, Harrison aims to remove common barriers to learning that students might encounter in larger, comprehensive high school settings. Ultimately, the school serves as a crucial resource for the Peoria community, working to ensure that all students—regardless of their previous academic challenges—have access to the individualized guidance and structure necessary to achieve their educational and personal goals.

For more information, contact Harrison Comm Learning Cntr at (309) 672-6522 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.