B
Good
73/100

Willow Elem School

📚 K – 03 🏫 Elementary
📍 1110 Veerman St, Pekin, IL 61554
Overall
B
73/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 15% · Math 45% proficient · 54th percentile in Illinois
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

73
Repit Score
out of 100
209
Students
enrolled
14.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%54/100reading 25th percentile, math 82nd percentile among Illinois elementary schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%89/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 75% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +25 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency15% (−11 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency45% (+22 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White15%45%reading -22 pts, math +9 pts46th percentile (list)
Low-income15%45%reading -16 pts, math +15 pts61st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1110 Veerman St
City Pekin
ZIP Code 61554
District 1731080
NCES School ID 173108003231
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 61554

Understanding the community around Willow Elem School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,813
Per Capita Income $33,194
Poverty Rate 10.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.1%
High School or Higher 90.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $120,600
Median Rent $749
Owner-Occupied 70.4%
Renter-Occupied 29.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Willow Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.9%
Female 52.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 87.6%
Hispanic/Latino 6.2%
Two or More Races 3.4%
Black 1.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 209
Teachers (FTE) 14.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Willow Elem School?
Willow Elem School has a Repit School Score of 73 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Willow Elem School?
Willow Elem School has 209 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1.
What grades does Willow Elem School serve?
Willow Elem School serves grades K – 03 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Willow Elem School receive per student?
Willow Elem School receives $17,266 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Willow Elem School in 61554 ▼
Avg Home Value
$144,927
Avg Monthly Rent
$926
1-Year Change
+11.6%
% Renters
29.6%

Other Schools in 61554

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026