Bureau Valley North

Bureau Valley North is a public elementary school in Walnut, IL, part of the Bureau Valley CUSD 340. The school serves approximately 171 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5/10, placing it in the 95th percentile among IL schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 27% proficiency in math and 22% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.7/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $62,045, where 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 171 students, Bureau Valley North is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9:1, Bureau Valley North offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Bureau Valley North may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.