Kellar Primary School

6413 N MOUNT HAWLEY RD PEORIA IL 61614

About Kellar Primary School

Kellar Primary School, serving kindergarten through 4th grade, is a Title I public school in Peoria School District 150, located at 6413 N Mount Hawley Road, Peoria, IL. With around 360 students and a student–teacher ratio of approximately 16:1, Kellar delivers personalized learning in a diverse, community-focused environment. Around 53% of students are minority, and academic performance stands strong—positioned in the top 20% statewide for both reading and math proficiency.

Contact Information

Address

6413 N MOUNT HAWLEY RD PEORIA IL 61614

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Phone

(309) 693-4439

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 47% in Reading.
22
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
10
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
360
Total Students
$53951
Avg. Teacher Salary

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at Kellar Primary School

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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

96

of 205 in Illinois

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 46.9%
Asian 1.4%
Hispanic 10.3%
Black 30.8%
Two+ Races 10.6%
Native Am. 0%
White
46.9%
Asian
1.4%
Hispanic
10.3%
Black
30.8%
Two+ Races
10.6%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 360
44.4%
160 Female
55.6%
200 Male

Student Population

360 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Community Giveback: First graders collected over 500 items to donate to TAPS No-Kill Animal Shelter, spreading kindness and compassion. Connected Families: The new Peoria Public Schools mobile app launched, polling school news, events, and updates directly to families’ phones. Summer Support: The school promoted free meals for children under 18 starting May 2025—no registration or ID required.

FAQ

Q1. What grades does Kellar Primary School serve? A1. Kellar serves kindergarten through 4th grade.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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