Leaf River Grade School (Closed 2005)

Po Box 276
Leaf River, IL 61047
Leaf River Grade School serves 144 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
144 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
1%
17%
White
96%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Leaf River Grade School?
144 students attend Leaf River Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Leaf River Grade School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Leaf River Grade School offer ?
Leaf River Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Leaf River Grade School part of?
Leaf River Grade School is part of Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221.

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