Dr. C.T. Vivian Primary School

www.psd150.org

354 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson Primary School, located at 918 W Florence Ave in Peoria, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within Peoria Public Schools District 150. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, typically focusing on early childhood and elementary development. By emphasizing core academic standards and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its students for the transitions that follow their primary years, providing a structured setting that encourages curiosity and fundamental skill-building.

As a community-focused school, Thomas Jefferson Primary plays an integral role in the neighborhood, often acting as a hub for local families. The faculty and staff prioritize building strong relationships with students to ensure that individual learning needs are met in an inclusive atmosphere. Through its commitment to education in the Peoria area, the school strives to instill a sense of pride and a strong foundation for future academic success in all of its students.

354

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. C.T. Vivian Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	68
Hispanic	33
Black	210
Asian	2
Two or More	40
Pacific Islander	1

Black
210 (59.3 %)
White
68 (19.2 %)
Two or More
40 (11.3 %)
Hispanic
33 (9.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Peoria SD 150
Phone:	(309)672-6531
Website:	http://www.psd150.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	354
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
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 1

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 1