Peoria Regional Learning Center in Peoria, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Peoria Regional Learning Center is a public school in Peoria, Illinois that is part of Illinois Dept Of Education. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades Not specified

# of students unavailable

# of teachers unavailable

908 North Sterling Ave

Peoria, IL 61604 View local requests

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Peoria Regional Learning Center Demographics

36%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

66%

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.

Peoria Regional Learning Center Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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