Neil A Armstrong Elementary School in East Peoria, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Neil A Armstrong Elementary School is a suburban public school in East Peoria, Illinois that is part of East Peoria Elementary School District 86. It serves 137 students in grades K - 2 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.5:1. Its teachers have had 27 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades K - 2

137 Students

13 Teachers

1848 Highview Rd

East Peoria, IL 61611 View local requests

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Neil A Armstrong Elementary School Demographics

74%

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.

Neil A Armstrong Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Oct 1, 2026

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