German Valley Grade School serves 70 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74%
- Attendance Zone: German Valley Grade School serves the entire district of Forreston, IL, covering an area of approximately 178.3 square miles, with a typical drive of 15-20 minutes from various points within the zone, which extends up to 13.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
German Valley Grade School's student population of 70 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
70 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
The diversity score of German Valley Grade School is 0.24, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
7%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
87%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend German Valley Grade School?
70 students attend German Valley Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of German Valley Grade School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of German Valley Grade School?
German Valley Grade School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does German Valley Grade School offer ?
German Valley Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is German Valley Grade School part of?
German Valley Grade School is part of Forrestville Valley CUSD 221 School District.
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