Robein Grade School in East Peoria, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Robein Grade School is a suburban public school in East Peoria, Illinois that is part of Robein Community School District 85. It serves 150 students in grades K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.7:1. Its teachers have had 14 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 8

150 Students

14 Teachers

200 Campus Ave

East Peoria, IL 61611 View local requests

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Robein Grade School Demographics

51%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Robein Grade School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 8, 2026

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