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Don D Shute Elementary School

300 Briarbrook Dr
East Peoria, IL 61611
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 (2025-26)

  • 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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School Overview

Don D Shute Elementary School's student population of 212 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
212 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar

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.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
7%
28%
Black
6%
16%
White
72%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.46
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Don D Shute Elementary School often compared to?
Don D Shute Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverview Elementary School, Robein 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 (2025-26)

  • 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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