School Overview
Limestone Walters Elementary School, located on the southwest side of Peoria, Illinois, is a small, rural-focused public school serving students in the surrounding community. Known for its close-knit, family-oriented atmosphere, the school typically provides a personalized educational experience that emphasizes strong relationships between teachers, students, and parents. Because of its smaller size compared to larger urban districts in Peoria County, the school often benefits from smaller class sizes and a focused, community-centric environment that prioritizes foundational learning and student engagement.

The school is part of a district that values local involvement and stability. Its location on West Smithville Road places it in a quiet, semi-rural setting, which helps foster a sense of security and focus for its young student body. While it provides the core academic curriculum expected of Illinois public schools, the culture at Limestone Walters is often defined by its dedication to traditional community values and supporting the individual academic and social-emotional growth of its students from kindergarten through the upper elementary grades.
194
Total Students
10.9
Full-Time Teachers
17.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Limestone Walters Elem School
Demographic Student Count
White177
Hispanic7
Black1
Two or More8
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    177 (91.2 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (4.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (3.6 %)
  • Black
    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: Limestone Walters CCSD 316
Phone: (309)697-3035
Website: http://www.limestonewalters.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 194
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 2
Kindergarten 18
Grade 1 17
Grade 2 26
Grade 3 21
Grade 4 25
Grade 5 22
Grade 6 19
Grade 7 18
Grade 8 26

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Limestone Walters Elem School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten2
Kindergarten18
Grade 117
Grade 226
Grade 321
Grade 425
Grade 522
Grade 619
Grade 718
Grade 826
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Limestone Walters Elem School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female9549%
Male9951%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)