L E Starke Elem School

www.pekin.net

139 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

L.E. Starke Elementary School, located at 1610 Holiday Drive in Pekin, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Pekin Public Schools District 108. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills for its elementary-aged students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for their future academic endeavors while addressing the unique developmental needs of each student.

The school community is characterized by its commitment to student engagement and parental involvement, which are central to the district’s mission. Through various educational programs and a focus on community values, L.E. Starke strives to provide a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their personal best. As part of the Pekin community, the school remains a vital hub for neighborhood families, working to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary for long-term success.

139

Total Students

12.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for L E Starke Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	114
Hispanic	8
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	2

White
114 (82.0%)
Two or More
9 (6.5%)
Hispanic
8 (5.8%)
Black
4 (2.9%)
Asian
2 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.4%)

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:	Pekin PSD 108
Phone:	(309)477-4714
Website:	http://www.pekin.net
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	139
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
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

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 37