Don D Shute Elementary School

300 Briarbrook Dr
East Peoria, IL 61611
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Don D Shute Elementary School serves 212 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 212 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Don D Shute Elementary School's student population of 212 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
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Total Students
212 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Don D Shute Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
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Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
7%
28%
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Black
6%
17%
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White
72%
45%
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Hawaiian
1%
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Two or more races
13%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.46
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Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Don D Shute Elementary School often compared to?
Don D Shute Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robein Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School, Woodrow Wilson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Don D Shute Elementary School?
212 students attend Don D Shute Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Don D Shute Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Don D Shute Elementary School?
Don D Shute Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Don D Shute Elementary School offer ?
Don D Shute Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Don D Shute Elementary School part of?
Don D Shute Elementary School is part of East Peoria School District 86.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 212 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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