East Peoria Chsd 309, IL

Original Research by School Decision on East Peoria Chsd 309

East Peoria CHSD 309 is a single high school district in Tazewell County serving four grades, with an enrollment concentrated in the early-to-mid hundreds per grade level. The student body is predominantly white, with smaller shares of students identifying as multiracial, Hispanic, or Black. The district does not report free-or-reduced-price lunch counts or English learner enrollment, making the full picture of economic or linguistic diversity unavailable from the data provided.

State assessment data for the district was not available. Illinois changed proficiency cut scores across math, English language arts, and science starting in the 2024-25 school year, which can affect trend comparability; the district's standing on these revised assessments is not yet publicly reported. Without graduation or proficiency metrics, a reader cannot assess academic attainment directly from the provided sources.

The one measurable finding that surfaces is chronic absenteeism. East Peoria sits in the bottom quartile among Tazewell County's districts on this metric, meaning absenteeism is notably higher here than in most neighboring districts. A parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand what drives it and what supports exist for attendance.

Per-pupil spending is in the upper middle range for the county, suggesting resources are not sparse, though the district does not report class sizes, staffing ratios, or other operational details that would show how those dollars are deployed.

The housing market around the district centers on East Peoria itself and spans into nearby towns like Washington, Morton, Pekin, and Creve Coeur. Home values vary considerably across these communities, from lower-value areas in Creve Coeur to higher-value neighborhoods in Morton and Washington. The East Peoria zip codes that comprise the bulk of the district's attendance area show median home values in the mid-to-upper range for the region, and the market has seen meaningful appreciation over the past year. Median rents where data is available are modest. Housing affordability is reasonable by national and state standards, with the rent-to-income ratio and estimated monthly mortgage payment both manageable for families in the area.

A concrete recent change affects school identity and culture. The district has been phasing out Native American imagery associated with its Raiders mascot, following community forums and state legislation. This shift has involved eliminating certain school traditions like the war chant and updating branding in athletics and student materials. Students and families new to the district should be aware that school identity and traditions are in active transition.

The district has also held its property tax levy flat in recent years even as Tazewell County property assessments have risen, which publicly reported sources indicate provides effective tax relief since school districts represent the largest share of Illinois property tax bills. For families moving into East Peoria, this restraint lowers the school portion of what they would otherwise owe.

The district operates one high school and does not serve lower grades, so state test results for elementary and middle school years are not applicable here. Program offerings, course breadth, and career pathway information were not included in the data, so a parent should consult the district directly about AP course access, dual-credit options, or specialized programs if those are priorities for their student.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

870

Grades

09–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 6%

Black 3%

White 82%

Asian 1%

Two+ 8%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

East Peoria High School

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$181,789

Year-over-year change+9.7%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$105K to $281K

vs. state typical0.63x

vs. national typical0.49x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
61611	East Peoria	$186K	+10.4%	81.0%
61610	Creve Coeur	$105K	+5.8%	10.0%
61571	Washington	$230K	+7.3%	6.1%
61550	Morton	$281K	+7.1%	1.7%
61554	Pekin	$139K	+9.6%	1.2%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$969/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
61554	Pekin	$969	—	1.2%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$917/mo

Home price / national median income2.2x

Annual rent / national median income13.9%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$52/mo

Market Activity: Tazewell County

Median listing price$224,900

Median listing price YoY+32.4%

Median price per sq ft$121

Median price per sq ft YoY+5.2%

Median days on market36.0 days

Median days on market YoY-1.4%

Active listings129

Active listings YoY+12.2%

New listings184

New listings YoY+17.9%

Pending listings174

Hotness: median listing price$221,725

Hotness: median listing price YoY+19.9%

Supply score86.2

Supply score YoY+6.5%

Demand score99.0

Demand score YoY+2.9%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$290,210 (+4.9% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Academic Performance
Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.