Don D Shute Elem School

206 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Don D. Shute Elementary School is a public school located in East Peoria, Illinois, serving students in grades Pre-K through 4th grade. As a primary institution within the East Peoria School District 86, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of young children. The curriculum is designed to build a strong academic foundation in core subjects while promoting social-emotional growth, curiosity, and collaboration among students during their formative years.

Beyond academics, Don D. Shute emphasizes the importance of community and partnership between educators, students, and families. The school environment is typically characterized by a focus on inclusivity and character development, aiming to prepare students for a successful transition to intermediate and middle school levels. By offering a variety of resources and dedicated staff, the school strives to ensure that every student has access to the tools and guidance necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

206

Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Don D Shute Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	10
Black	7
Two or More	21
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
165 (80.1%)
Two or More
21 (10.2%)
Hispanic
10 (4.9%)
Black
7 (3.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.0%)
American Indian
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:	East Peoria SD 86
Phone:	(309)427-5500
Website:	http://epd86.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	206
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
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 28

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 56