Serving 171 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bureau Valley North ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bureau Valley North ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bureau Valley North's student population of 171 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
171 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Unity, Excellence, Pride
School Rankings
Bureau Valley North ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bureau Valley North is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1523 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
9%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
88%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bureau Valley North's ranking?
Bureau Valley North is ranked #1523 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Bureau Valley North?
171 students attend Bureau Valley North.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Bureau Valley North students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bureau Valley North?
Bureau Valley North has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bureau Valley North offer ?
Bureau Valley North offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bureau Valley North part of?
Bureau Valley North is part of Bureau Valley CUSD 340 School District.
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