Excellent
#173 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 5% in state
Tri-valley Elem School
Elementary School · Tri Valley Cusd 3 · Downs, IL
A Tri Valley Cusd 3 elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
409 E Washington St, Downs, IL 61736
- Math 67% proficient (2021)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tri-valley Elem School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 67% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 76% (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
16.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tri-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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low68/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,127
Median home value
$283,900
Median rent
$936/mo
College educated
53%
Homeownership
87.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61736; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 4.4 mi | 629 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Tri Valley Cusd 3
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tri-valley Elem School is listed in Tri Valley CUSD 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tri-valley Elem School
Tri-valley Elem School is a public elementary school in Downs, IL, part of Tri Valley Cusd 3, serving approximately 310 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #173 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tri-valley Elem School
What grades does Tri-valley Elem School serve?
Tri-valley Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Tri-valley Elem School?
Tri-valley Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri-valley Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tri-valley Elem School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tri-valley Elem School rank in IL?
Tri-valley Elem School ranks #173 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Tri-valley Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tri-valley Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Tri-valley Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tri-valley Elem School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tri-valley Elem School a charter school?
No, Tri-valley Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tri-valley Elem School a Title I school?
No, Tri-valley Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tri-valley Elem School?
16.5% of students at Tri-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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 310
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- McLean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.5%
- Phone
- (309) 378-2031
- Area population (ZIP 61736)
- 2,658
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 · 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 61736; 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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