Very Good
#969 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 25% in state
Spoon River Valley Elem School
Elementary School · Spoon River Valley Cusd 4 · London Mills, IL
A Spoon River Valley Cusd 4 elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
35265 N IL Route 97, London Mills, IL 61544
- Math 35% proficient (2021)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Spoon River Valley Elem School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 55% (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
55.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Spoon River Valley Elem 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,333
Median home value
$95,700
Median rent
$920/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
84.2%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61544; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Spoon River Valley Cusd 4
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,762NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Spoon River Valley Elem School is listed in Spoon River Valley CUSD 4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spoon River Valley Elem School
Spoon River Valley Elem School is a public elementary school in London Mills, IL, part of Spoon River Valley Cusd 4, serving approximately 142 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #969 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spoon River Valley Elem School
What grades does Spoon River Valley Elem School serve?
Spoon River Valley Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Spoon River Valley Elem School?
Spoon River Valley Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 142 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spoon River Valley Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spoon River Valley Elem School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spoon River Valley Elem School rank in IL?
Spoon River Valley Elem School ranks #969 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Spoon River Valley Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Spoon River Valley Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Spoon River Valley Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spoon River Valley Elem School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Spoon River Valley Elem School a charter school?
No, Spoon River Valley Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spoon River Valley Elem School a Title I school?
No, Spoon River Valley Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spoon River Valley Elem School?
55.6% of students at Spoon River Valley Elem 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 142
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Fulton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (309) 778-2207
- Area population (ZIP 61544)
- 815
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 61544; 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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