L E Starke Elem School
Pekin, IL · Pekin PSD 108 · Grades K - 3
1,631st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 23%▼ Declining
L E Starke Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks L E Starke Elem School 1,631st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 23% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 36th in 2019 to 23th in 2025 — declining.
L E Starke Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
L E Starke Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 126 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.6% | 82.5% | ▼ 4.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.6% | 6.3% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.5% | 4.8% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 1.9% | 4.8% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 1.6% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near L E Starke Elem School
Typical home value $143K in zip 61554 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2004
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near L E Starke Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Willow Elem SchoolPekin PSD 108 · 0.5 mi away1,144th of 2,105
ELA 45% · Math 37% - 3C B Smith Elem SchoolPekin PSD 108 · 0.7 mi away1,562nd of 2,105
ELA 33% · Math 25% - –Dirksen Elementary SchoolPekin PSD 108 · 0.9 mi away
- 4Jefferson Elem SchoolPekin PSD 108 · 2.1 mi away1,442nd of 2,105
ELA 35% · Math 29% - 8Scott Altman Primary SchoolPekin PSD 108 · 2.6 mi away516th of 2,105
ELA 63% · Math 57% - 7Marquette Elem SchoolN Pekin & Marquette Hght SD 102 · 2.7 mi away734th of 2,105
ELA 61% · Math 45% - 7Hollis Consolidated Grade SchHollis Cons SD 328 · 3.7 mi away713th of 2,105
ELA 55% · Math 51% - 4LaSalle Elem SchoolCreve Coeur SD 76 · 4.7 mi away1,389th of 2,105
ELA 40% · Math 27%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is L E Starke Elem School in?
L E Starke Elem School is part of the Pekin PSD 108 district in Pekin, Illinois.
Is L E Starke Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks L E Starke Elem School 1,631st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 23% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of L E Starke Elem School?
White 83%, Two or more races 6%, Black 5%, Hispanic 5% (126 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near L E Starke Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61554 is $143K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.