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#1456 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 38% in state
Forreston Grade School
Elementary School · Forrestville Valley Cusd 221 · Forreston, IL
A Forrestville Valley Cusd 221 elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
601 E Main St, Forreston, IL 61030
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forreston Grade School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 52% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Forreston Grade School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated713/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Forreston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,375
Median home value
$148,100
Median rent
$669/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 in Forrestville Valley CUSD 221
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Forrestville Valley Cusd 221
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,844NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forreston Grade School is listed in Forrestville Valley CUSD 221; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forreston Grade School
Forreston Grade School is a public elementary school in Forreston, IL, part of Forrestville Valley Cusd 221, serving approximately 252 students in grades 1st-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,456 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forreston Grade School
What grades does Forreston Grade School serve?
Forreston Grade School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Forreston Grade School?
Forreston Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forreston Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forreston Grade School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forreston Grade School rank in IL?
Forreston Grade School ranks #1,456 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Forreston Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forreston Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Forreston Grade School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forreston Grade School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Forreston Grade School a charter school?
No, Forreston Grade School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forreston Grade School a Title I school?
No, Forreston Grade School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forreston Grade School?
52.4% of students at Forreston Grade School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 252
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Ogle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.9%
- Phone
- (815) 938-2301
- Area population (ZIP 61030)
- 1,911
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61030; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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