C
Below Average
54/100

Limestone Walters Elem School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 8223 W Smithville Rd, Peoria, IL 61607
Overall
C
54/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 60th percentile in Illinois
Growth
C
Students gain 0.73 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 23rd percentile
Resources
B+
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

54
Repit Score
out of 100
186
Students
enrolled
14.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%60/1000.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%23/100Students gain 0.73 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.97 in 2009–19; 20th percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 30% 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 −11 points worse 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 proficiency37% (+11 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency27% (+5 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
White42%27%reading +4 pts, math -4 pts59th percentile (list)
Low-income37%27%reading +7 pts, math +3 pts74th 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 8223 W Smithville Rd
City Peoria
ZIP Code 61607
District 1722920
NCES School ID 172292002534
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 61607

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $73,442
Per Capita Income $36,089
Poverty Rate 3.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 34.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.6%
High School or Higher 95.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $153,600
Median Rent $921
Owner-Occupied 86.3%
Renter-Occupied 13.7%
View full data for ZIP 61607 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Limestone Walters Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.2%
Female 46.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 91.9%
Hispanic/Latino 2.7%
Two or More Races 3.2%
Black 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 186
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Limestone Walters Elem School?
Limestone Walters Elem School has a Repit School Score of 54 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 Limestone Walters Elem School?
Limestone Walters Elem School has 186 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1.
What grades does Limestone Walters Elem School serve?
Limestone Walters Elem School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Limestone Walters Elem School receive per student?
Limestone Walters Elem School receives $14,086 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Limestone Walters Elem School in 61607 ▼
Avg Home Value
$169,875
Avg Monthly Rent
$981
1-Year Change
+11.4%
% Renters
13.7%

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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