VALESKA HINTON EARLY CH ED CTR

Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the Peoria SD 150 school district, located in Peoria, IL with about 431 students. With about 23 teachers, Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Valeska Hinton Early Childhood Education Center, located in Peoria, Illinois, serves as a specialized hub for early learning within the Peoria Public Schools District. Unlike a traditional K-12 school, the center focuses exclusively on the developmental needs of young children, primarily offering preschool and pre-kindergarten programming. Its mission is to provide a high-quality educational foundation that prepares children for the transition to elementary school by fostering cognitive, social, and emotional growth in a structured, age-appropriate environment.

The facility is recognized for its commitment to inclusive and comprehensive early childhood development. By utilizing research-based curricula, Valeska Hinton aims to bridge early learning gaps and provide equitable access to education for families in the Peoria area. The center functions as an integral part of the community, often coordinating with district resources to ensure that students receive the foundational support—including literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills—necessary for long-term academic success.

For more information, contact Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr at (309) 672-6810 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

800 W RB Garrett Ave
Peoria, IL 61605-2207
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VALESKA HINTON EARLY CH ED CTR is a public school in Peoria, IL with about 431 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Pre-K & Kindergarten
Charter School:*
No
District:
Peoria SD 150
Total Students:
431
Teachers:
23
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten

* 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.

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School Demographics for 431 students

Black or African American
64.5%
White
17.9%
Hispanic/Latino
11.4%
Two or more races
5.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
Asian
0.2%

Female
43.4%
Male
56.6%

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.