Armstrong-Oakview Elem School

187 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Armstrong-Oakview Elementary School, located at 1848 Highview Road in East Peoria, Illinois, serves as a primary educational pillar within the East Peoria School District 86. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging social and emotional growth among its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for their future academic endeavors through structured classroom instruction and a variety of developmental activities.

Beyond its academic focus, Armstrong-Oakview is recognized for its commitment to community and parental involvement, which plays a significant role in the school’s daily operations. The school places a strong emphasis on maintaining a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive. Through collaboration between dedicated educators, staff, and local families, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture that supports both the individual talents of its students and their long-term success in the East Peoria community.

187

Total Students

12.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Armstrong-Oakview Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	10
Black	8
Two or More	5
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
162 (86.6 %)
Hispanic
10 (5.3 %)
Black
8 (4.3 %)
Two or More
5 (2.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	East Peoria SD 86
Phone:	(309)427-5300
Website:	http://epd86.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	187
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 25

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 53