Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr

Peoria SD 150
800 W Romeo B Garrett Ave
Peoria, IL 61605
495 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
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.
495
Total Students
32.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    319 (64.4 %)
  • White
    118 (23.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    32 (6.5 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (4.8 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Peoria SD 150
Phone: (309)672-6810
Website: http://www.psd150.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
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 495
Gender Ratio
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