D
Needs Improvement
41/100

The Elise Ford Allen Academy

📚 K – 08 🏫 School
📍 1704 W Aiken Ave, Peoria, IL 61605
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
4.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 0th percentile in Illinois
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.97 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 41st percentile
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

41
Repit Score
out of 100
624
Students
enrolled
16.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%0/1004.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%41/100Students gain 0.97 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.91 in 2009–19; 50th percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 97% 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 proficiency2% (−24 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency1% (−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
Black3%3%reading -9 pts, math -3 pts14th percentile (list)
Low-income3%3%reading -28 pts, math -21 pts6th 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 1704 W Aiken Ave
City Peoria
ZIP Code 61605
District 1731230
NCES School ID 173123003283
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 61605

Understanding the community around The Elise Ford Allen Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $23,155
Per Capita Income $15,531
Poverty Rate 33.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 5.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.5%
High School or Higher 77.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $47,800
Median Rent $810
Owner-Occupied 38.7%
Renter-Occupied 61.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for The Elise Ford Allen Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 87.3%
White 4.5%
Two or More Races 5.0%
Hispanic/Latino 3.0%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 624
Teachers (FTE) 38.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for The Elise Ford Allen Academy?
The Elise Ford Allen Academy has a Repit School Score of 41 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 The Elise Ford Allen Academy?
The Elise Ford Allen Academy has 624 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1.
What grades does The Elise Ford Allen Academy serve?
The Elise Ford Allen Academy serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does The Elise Ford Allen Academy receive per student?
The Elise Ford Allen Academy receives $19,209 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around The Elise Ford Allen Academy in 61605 ▼
Avg Home Value
$40,722
Avg Monthly Rent
$818
1-Year Change
+15.3%
% Renters
61.3%

Other Schools in 61605

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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