Spring Valley CCSD 99 School District

999 N Strong Ave
Spring Valley, IL 61362-1238
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 632 students in Spring Valley CCSD 99 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Spring Valley CCSD 99 School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,388 Schools
# Students
632 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Spring Valley CCSD 99 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#716 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
12%
27%
19%
30%
50-54%
50%
(2022-23)
16.3%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
38%
29%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
57%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,552 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,437 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,552
$22,456
Spending / Student
$16,437
$21,694

Best Spring Valley CCSD 99 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
999 N Strong Ave
Spring Valley, IL 61362
(815) 664-4601
Gr: PK-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Spring Valley CCSD 99 School District?
Spring Valley CCSD 99 School District manages 1 public schools serving 632 students.
What is the rank of Spring Valley CCSD 99 School District?
Spring Valley CCSD 99 School District is ranked #716 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Spring Valley CCSD 99 School District?
57% of Spring Valley CCSD 99 School District students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Spring Valley CCSD 99 School District?
Spring Valley CCSD 99 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Spring Valley CCSD 99 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,437 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 632 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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