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Forrestville Valley CUSD 221 School District

Po Box 665
Forreston, IL 61030-0665
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 739 students in Forrestville Valley CUSD 221 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Forrestville Valley CUSD 221 School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,398 Schools
# Students
739 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
136,655 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Forrestville Valley CUSD 221 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#259 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(22-23)
32%
27%
41%
30%
60-64%
50%
≥90%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
6%
28%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
88%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,252 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,840 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,252
$22,423
Spending / Student
$16,840
$21,662

Best Forrestville Valley CUSD 221 School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
German Valley Grade School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
601 E Main St
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 362-2279
Grades: PK-K
| 80 students
Rank: #22.
Forreston Grade School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
601 E Main St
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2301
Grades: 1-5
| 252 students
Rank: #33.
Forreston Jr/sr High School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
601 E Main St
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2175
Grades: 6-12
| 407 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Forrestville Valley CUSD 221 School District?
Forrestville Valley CUSD 221 School District manages 3 public schools serving 739 students.
What is the rank of Forrestville Valley CUSD 221 School District?
Forrestville Valley CUSD 221 School District is ranked #270 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Forrestville Valley CUSD 221 School District?
88% of Forrestville Valley CUSD 221 School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Forrestville Valley CUSD 221 School District?
Forrestville Valley CUSD 221 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Forrestville Valley CUSD 221 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,840 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 739 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in IL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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