Below Average
#3111 of 3,813 schools in IL
Sangamon Valley Primary School
Elementary School · Sangamon Valley Cusd 9 · Harristown, IL
A Sangamon Valley Cusd 9 elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1095 N Meridian, Harristown, IL 62537
- Math 17% proficient (2017)
- Reading 47% proficient (2017)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sangamon Valley Primary School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2014, to 32% in 2017, across a 9-year record (2009–2017).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 18 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sangamon Valley Primary 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,000
Median home value
$88,500
College educated
9.5%
Homeownership
89.2%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62537; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 in Sangamon Valley CUSD 9
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Sangamon Valley Cusd 9
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,269NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sangamon Valley Primary School is listed in Sangamon Valley CUSD 9; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sangamon Valley Primary School
Sangamon Valley Primary School is a public elementary school in Harristown, IL, part of Sangamon Valley Cusd 9, serving approximately 159 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,111 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sangamon Valley Primary School
What grades does Sangamon Valley Primary School serve?
Sangamon Valley Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Sangamon Valley Primary School?
Sangamon Valley Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 159 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sangamon Valley Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sangamon Valley Primary School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sangamon Valley Primary School rank in IL?
Sangamon Valley Primary School ranks #3,111 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Sangamon Valley Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sangamon Valley Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Sangamon Valley Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sangamon Valley Primary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Sangamon Valley Primary School a charter school?
No, Sangamon Valley Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sangamon Valley Primary School a Title I school?
No, Sangamon Valley Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sangamon Valley Primary School?
61.0% of students at Sangamon Valley Primary 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 159
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Macon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (217) 963-2621
- Area population (ZIP 62537)
- 288
- Area median age
- 29.7
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 62537; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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